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This is a specialized plant blog filled with colorful stories about gardening and plants, including indoor gardening, planterior (plant + interior), plant care know-how, and seasonal plant growing tips.

Who Runs the Blog
It is operated by "Green Thumb," an urban farmer who loves the comfort and green vitality that plants provide.

Why This Blog Was Created
Plants offer a small piece of relaxation and healing to busy modern people. I started this blog to share basic plant care knowledge and warm gardening routines, hoping to help even those who constantly fail at gardening—often called "plant grim reapers"—to easily become friends with plants.

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