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BY RUTHIE DARLING @RUTHIEDARLING Canadian plant enthusiast Olesia Plokhii moved to Astoria two and a half years ago with her husband and has turned her apartment into a living, breathing secret garden in a concrete jungle. After an exciting career as a journalist, taking her to far-flung places such as a Cambodia, Plokhii came to New York to start working in public relations, and she settled down in Astoria. Walking into her serene pad, I asked Plokhii what she loved so much about sharing her home with so many plants. “Growing, cultivating, learning about the plants and having something alive in your apartment is an amazing thing,” she told me. “When you see a new leaf, it’s the best feeling, especially when you see a new orchid spike. If you’re interested in growing your own plants, now is a great time to start because it’s getting sunny; the plants will really thrive.” JUNE 2 0 1 7 I BOROMAG.COM 45 Grows


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