Paradise Valley, AZ April 2018

Paradise Valley APRIL 2018

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6BD | 6.5BA | 7,039SF Offered at $1,675,000

This home has it all! Incredible views, incredible indoor-outdoor space, and an incredible floor-plan! 1.22 acres and NO HOA! Over 7000 square feet including a 1592 square foot fully finished basement with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a 33x30 game room! Four en-suite bedrooms on the main level including a spacious split master retreat! A dream chef’s kitchen is open to the family room with walls of glass for picture perfect views of the McDowell Mountains and expansive backyard patio. Amenities include custom pool with water slide, BBQ, fireplace, firepit, a large grassy play area, and endless mountain views! Close to Basis Scottsdale (#1 High School in the U.S.), Desert Mountain HS (IB PROGRAM), MAYO Clinic, hiking trails, art festivals, and other great Scottsdale activities!

Scottsdale Mountain Estates

13931 E Vía Linda Scottsdale AZ 85259

3BD | 2.5BA | 5,179SF Offered at $1,650,000

Spectacular custom home designed by Masters of the Southwest Architect, Daniel Eastburn. Property backs to a large canyon wash with unbelievable views of mountains & city lights. Chef’s kitchen with well appointed 10 ft. granite island and Viking appliances. Two cook tops, multiple ovens and dishwashers, 4 Gas fireplaces, large circular driveway with old world pavers, 6 car garage, two bedroom guest house with steam shower & kitchenette. SRP/solar system & skylights. Expansive formal dining room with Strass crystal chandelier, Pella windows and doors, knotty alder inter. doors with crystal handles. Lap pool & heated spa compliment the outdoor BBQ kitchen and expansive views. NO HOA, 6-8 car garage, North/South exposure with Western Sunset Views! Owner/Agent.

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

PARADISE VALLEY

NEIGHBORHOOD

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Villas At Baker Park

$988,000

$1,003,569

102%

164

3

3

Promontory

$769,000

$775,000

101%

49

4

2.5

Jeffery Leigh Trs A & B

$899,900

$900,000

100%

168

4

4.5

E Valley Vista Ln

$4,395,000

$4,395,000

100%

80

4

4.5

Tierra Del Paraiso

$1,880,000

$1,880,000

100%

15

5

6.5

Ingleside Club Tr

$1,700,000

$1,700,000

100%

0

5

6

Suncrest Estates

$845,000

$842,250

100%

138

5

4

Camelback Villa 2

$950,000

$946,000

100%

2

4

3

Del Ray Estates 8

$1,285,000

$1,275,000

99%

234

4

3

The Village At Mountain Shadows

$2,675,000

$2,651,548

99%

52

3

3.5

Biltmore Greens 3

$849,000

$840,000

99%

47

3

3

Biltmore Greens 4

$799,000

$790,000

99%

63

3

3.5

Lincoln Hills

$999,000

$985,000

99%

116

3

3

Andorra

$779,000

$767,000

98%

314

4

5.5

Camelback Villa

$1,185,000

$1,165,000

98%

118

4

4

Andorra

$875,000

$860,000

98%

127

3

4.5

$1,049,000

$1,030,000

98%

217

5

3.5

Sherwood Towne

$774,900

$760,000

98%

70

4

4

Arcadia Estates

$898,000

$878,000

98%

379

3

3

Paradise Highlands

$995,000

$970,500

98%

463

4

3

N Rose Circle Dr

$924,450

$900,000

97%

196

4

3

Clearwater Hills

$1,785,000

$1,732,500

97%

56

4

3.5

Biltmore Greens

$799,000

$775,000

97%

367

3

3.5

Bel Aire Estates

$779,000

$755,350

97%

282

3

2

Tell Acres

This data is a sampling of sold properties from 2/1/18-2/28/18. Source: IRES MLS system.

LIFESTYLE LETTER

APRIL 2018 PUBLISHER

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Nicolette Martin | Nicolette.Martin@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Kathleen Blair, Michelle Guerrero,

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Stephanie Hasbrouck, Nicolette Martin CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Christopher Barr, Tony Marinella, Tonia Johnston

MOST OF MY LIFE I'VE LIVED WHERE APRIL SHOWERS BROUGHT MAY FLOWERS. However, we know that's not how the Valley brings it in. We're fortunate enough to live in a climate where things bloom all year long.

April 22 is Earth Day, and we at Paradise Valley Lifestyle would like to enlighten you on some of our area's ecological treasures in our "Eco" issue.

A perfect location to do that might be the healthy oasis that's been created at Singh Meadows. Grab a snack and stroll around the pond.

April is also Autism Awareness Month. Visit the Beneficial Beans Garden, at Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC), and support a program where you can receive a weekly bag of seasonal produce.

Use those goodies in a recipe from Chef Zipora, whose book, Recipe for a Delicious

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“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will instruct his patients in care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.”

-Thomas Edison

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As with all mechanical things that are neglected, there is a point of no return. Most people are simply not educated by Doctors to take care of there bodies mechanically.

Physical disabilities and most organ malfunctions (dis-ease) are a direct result of past trauma to the bodies biomechanical frame. More specifically...spinal stenosis.

Similar to the front end of a car, once the mechanical parts are worn out completely, failure to function will be the result. It is imperative to your health to be proactive about the bodies biomechanical structure.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE APRIL 2018

FEATURES 14 Produce With a Purpose Shop. Donate. Volunteer.

18 Singh Urban Farming Community Farmers Market

26 Chef Zipora Homemade Soup with Fresh, Local Vegetables and Flavors

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28 Room to Grow Add Some Green to your Game with Lifestyle’s Eco-Friendly Plant Guide

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DEPARTMENTS 3

Realty Report

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Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Giving Back

24 Driver’s Notebook 26 Culinary Creations 28 DIY 30 Lifestyle Calendar 34 Local’s Choice

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Ruby Farias Design Launch Ruby Farias is a long-time artist who turned to painting on clothing and accessories in January 2014. Her latest project includes having her paintings photographed and having those images printed on fabrics. She has taken that fabric and has created her new line.

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Hotel Adeline Media Reception Hotel Adeline, a stylish new boutique hotel in Old Town Scottsdale, hosted an exclusive media reception March 1. Guests at the housewarming party-themed evening enjoyed bites and craft cocktails from the hotel’s three restaurant concepts, live music by the J Forte Duo and behind-the-scenes tours. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KEITH & MELISSA PHOTOGRAPHERS.

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Phoenix Children’s Hospital Foundation Beach Ball Gala Benefiting the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Noche en Havana, the 25th anniversary of the gala, was held March 3 at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa. Since its inception, the gala has contributed more than $17 million to provide hope, healing and the best health care for children and families.

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GOOD TIMES

Chef Zipora Book Release Reception Guests mingled and shared stories at a special reception held for Chef Zipora to celebrate the release of her book, Recipe for a Delicious Life, on March 3 at Royal Palm Resort and Spa. The book shares interesting anecdotes and adventures of her time traveling the world as a private chef. PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAT MCMAHON.

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AROUND TOWN

NOTRE DAME PREP HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL I HEART NDP BREAKFAST Bobby

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University's men's basketball coach and former Sacramento Kings player, will be speaking from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, at Notre Dame Prep in Scottsdale. Hurley is also known for being a standout collegiate basketball player at Duke University.

He will present "Lessons from Sports— Learned and Applied to Life" at the Third Annual I Heart NDP Breakfast.

Notre Dame Prep, located at 9701 E. Bell Road in Scottsdale, integrates faith in a college preparatory curriculum, promoting academic excellence, moral values and lifelong service while keeping God and family as first priority. Breakfast Kitchen Bar at Scottsdale Quarter will provide breakfast for the event. The event is free. To register, visit NDPSaints.org/Breakfast or call Brittney at 480.634.8247.

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Fashion Square can soon go where LA chefs and celebrities head for their upscale Mexican food fix: Toca Madera. This will be the attention-getting restaurant’s third location beyond its West Hollywood flagship and international outpost in Dubai.

Toca Madera will flank the dramatic entrance of Scottsdale Fashion Square's new luxury wing, which is now under redevelopment.

Toca Madera reimagines traditional Mexican cuisine with a modern approach,

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pairing locally sourced ingredients with bold flavors to offer an array of options for every eater. Its menu, which has an emphasis on organic, also includes extensive vegan and gluten-free options.

“With Scottsdale Fashion Square’s exciting luxury expansion happening, we knew this was going to be the perfect location for us," Tosh Berman, CEO and co-founder of The Madera Group, says. "We look forward to introducing Toca Madera to the community and showcasing what will be the ultimate in luxury dining.”

For more information, visit TocaMadera.com.

SECOND ANNUAL VINO CON STELLE AT WRIGLEY MANSION Richard J Stephenson, founder and chairman of Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) and Gateway for Cancer Research and Dr. Stacie J. Stephenson, CTCA chairman of functional medicine and member of the Gateway board of directors, are proud to announce the second annual Vino con Stelle, an exclusive evening of fine wine, cuisine and entertainment under the stars on Friday, April 13, beginning with 6 p.m. cocktails followed by 7 p.m. dinner at Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix.

This highly anticipated event will benefit Gateway for Cancer Research, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding transformational cancer research worldwide.

Well-known Phoenix advocate and philanthropist Bill Pope will serve as the evening’s honorary chairman. The event will feature superb wines paired with exceptional cuisine, inspired by Van Gogh’s “The Starry Night” and designed by Wrigley Mansion’s James Beard award-winning chef Christopher Gross, and will be followed by world-class entertainment and a live auction for wine aficionados.

For more information on becoming an event sponsor or purchasing tickets, please contact Katie Wheat at 602.618.1595 or Katie.Wheat@GatewayCR.org.

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GIVING BACK

produce with a purpose SHOP. DONATE. VOLUNTEER.

ARTICLE KATHLEEN BLAIR

MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO, TWO MOTHERS MET REGULARLY WITH THEIR DEVELOPMENTAL PEDIATRICIAN TO FIND WAYS TO HELP THEIR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. That was the beginning of Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC). The center’s programs, services and research help autistic individuals of all ages develop skills to help them engage in the community and live independent lives. On a yearly average, SARRC supports 1,000 children, teens and adults gain skills and confidence.

For their adult clients, SARRC’s Beneficial Beans social enterprise program was formed and began a community garden. The Beneficial Beans Garden serves as an internship site where clients participate in a 12-week preemployment program within the urban garden, learning valuable skills as they prepare to enter the workforce.

Beneficial Beans offers The Community Supportive Architectural Program, CSAP, where the public can support the program by enrolling to receive a weekly bag of seasonal produce from the community garden. An online store also offers its signature coffee beans, mugs, T-shirts, planters, water bottles and eggs, and 100 percent of the money is put back into SARRC. April is National Autism Awareness Month, and, on April 26, the organization will celebrate its 20th Annual Community Breakfast.

For more information, visit ShopBeneficialBeans.org .

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ARTICLE KATHLEEN BLAIR | PHOTOGRAPHY TONY MARINELLA

KEN SINGH, A FARMER AND ENTREPRENEUR OF SINGH FARMS AND SINGH MEADOWS, IS PASSIONATE ABOUT CLEANING UP TOXIC DIRT. He has transformed a plot of barren desert and a chemical-laced golf course and turned the dirt into healthy, toxic-free soil. Ken's secret is the compost he developed that puts nutrients back into the earth. He’s been so successful doing this that universities, cities and companies seek his advice.

Ken's family migrated from India, and he grew up working with his father on the family farm planting and harvesting crops. However, as he grew up, he didn’t feel farming was his future, and he left to pursue his own dreams. Years later, after a successful career, he was drawn back into farming and acquired a plot of land on Thomas Road and state Route 101. He wanted to grow healthy food for his family, and his hard work and magical compost transformed the dead dirt into an organic farm.

“The condition of the earth is the condition of our health,” he says. "A lot of folks are sick, and they need to be more aware of what they are eating. Food is medicine. Your body is more valuable than anything else you own. Protect it with what you put into it.”

GIVING BACK Ken started sharing his organic produce with the community at Singh Farms at a farmers market that was open on Saturdays, where the public could purchase fresh organic produce, engage in cooking demonstrations or relax in the tranquil atmosphere that he and his wife, Lee, had created.

They outgrew that location, and, early last year, opened Singh Meadows, converting the 30-yearold Rio Salado Golf Course into a farmers market and community center. They created a haven where families can come to a healthy atmosphere, relax on the grass and enjoy a healthy snack or meal.

It took three years for Ken to flush the chemicals out of the dirt, make walking paths around the pond, install a 400-foot well, put in new sprinklers, and feed the dirt his compost. He is still adding and creating to this wonderful, healthy oasis.

“I’ve cleaned up the pond, added fish, a walking path, fire pits and more, so families come and enjoy good food and nature,” he says. “For a couple of hours, they can relax and forget they’re in the middle of a busy city.”

Singh Meadows is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday to purchase fresh fruit, vegetables, freshly made bread, honey, apple butter, jams, spreads and more. It’s a place to linger and enjoy freshly squeezed juice prepared by his son, Kehar, or a cup of organic coffee. The bakery and café have tempting delights and meals prepared by talented chef and baker Dan Medlen and his brother, Joey Zarroli. Sit outdoors around the pond and enjoy the beautiful setting. Watch the children and families play on the healthy green grass. And, you’ll probably see Ken working and stopping to greet visitors. He likes to explain the importance of good earth, and he makes his compost available to the public. It makes him happy to see people enjoy what he has created.

Singh Meadows is more than your typical farmers market. It was created to have a community feeling for families to enjoy and learn the benefits of healthy soil that grows healthy food available at the market. One of Ken's missions is to encourage people to start growing their own healthy food.

His urban farm is an example of how nature works and the delicious, healthy food it produces. Each one of us can take a closer look at what’s around us and try to take steps to protect Mother Earth.

By cleaning up the soil, water and air, we’ll be creating a healthier life for our families.

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KOHLRABI, BEET & CITRUS SALAD

BY CHEF/BAKER DAN MEDIEN

Joseph Ribkoff available at

Kiss Me Kate Boutique “Dressing Beautiful Women For 38 Years”

INGREDIENTS + 1 large golden beet, peeled and cut into matchsticks + 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into matchsticks + 1 kohlrabi, peeled and cut into matchsticks + 2 cups kale, cut into thin strips + ¼ cup toasted pepitas + 2 blood oranges, peeled and cut into cross sections INGREDIENTS FOR THE DRESSING + ½ cup fresh citrus juice (tangerine orange, mandarin, etc.) + ½ cup vinegar + ¾ cup olive oil + ¼ teaspoon mustard powder + 3 tablespoons honey or sugar + Salt and pepper, to taste DIRECTIONS 1 | Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Peel beets, carrots and kohlrabi.

Cut all into thin slices and then cut slices into thin matchsticks.

2 | De-stem kale and cut into thin matchsticks.

3 | Peel citrus and cut into cross sections ¼ inch slices.

4 | Place pepitas in oven and bake until they just start toasting, 6-10 minutes.

5 | For the dressing, pour all ingredients into a blender and blend until combined. This can be made ahead of time and shaken just before serving to reincorporate ingredients.

6 | Toss all ingredients except the pepitas in a large bowl.

7 | Top salad with pepitas and enjoy!

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How to Eliminate Hot Rooms in Your House

If I had a penny for every time someone asked me “why is one room in my home hotter than the others?” I would be a really rich guy. Hot spots are very common and felt even more during the extreme summer heat.

There are several things that could make these happen and best of all, there is a solution for each. It is just a matter of diagnosing the problem. If you want to fix something wrong in your body you go see your doctor and get a diagnosis along with the resolution. Your air conditioning is no different. Find a good HVAC contractor, get a diagnosis and then fix the problem.

The two common causes of hot spots are usually related to ductwork. You may have a leak in your existing ductwork and wherever that leak is, more cold air is going into your ceiling than the room it is supposed to cool. Another happens when you have incorrect air flow so you are not producing enough air to cool all the rooms evenly. There are solutions for any of these issues. Ductwork more than 10 years old is guaranteed to have some leaks. The major ones are what you really need to worry about because you can no longer cool an area effectively and you spend countless dollars on air conditioning your attic instead of your home. The average air loss can be 25-40%! At Precision Air & Heating we use Aeoroseal®. Visit our website tab on Duct Sealing to see how it works. The team comes in and puts the product into the entire ductwork and then little particles find the leaks and bond into them to seal them. No mess or chemicals, and no more ductwork leaks. The other possible problem occurs from not having zero static air pressure which is related to an incorrect size of the air return or insufficient air flow by vent. Many of today’s newer AC units provide greater air flow and need additional return air . If the size of the return is inadequate to capture the correct amount of air in, it will not allow the right amount of air out. So you literally don’t have enough air from your AC unit’s pressure to cool the entire square footage of your home. That leaves a weak spot or what we call a hotspot. Sometimes another fix is to install an Air Balancer to redirect the air flow more evenly to the rooms it serves. That way you can correct the air flow from one room getting more while another is getting less.

Other causes can be inadequate insulation or a unit not running correctly.

If you have a hotspot you want fixed, the first step is getting that diagnosis on the cause.

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CULINARY CREATIONS Photo by Tony Marinella

CHEF ZIPORA HOMEMADE SOUP WITH FRESH, LOCAL VEGETABLES AND FLAVORS

ARTICLE MICHELLE GUERRERO | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTOPHER BARR AND TONY MARINELLA

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ON A COOL NIGHT IN TUSCANY, ZIPORA EINAV, ALSO KNOWN AS CHEF ZIPORA, PERFECTED HER VEGETABLE SOUP RECIPE. She found inspiration in the beautiful countryside and bountiful selections of fresh, colorful vegetables.

“Each day, I would drive over the rolling hills through the countryside to a nearby town where I would stroll through the market selecting what I needed to create interesting dishes for dinner each night that highlighted unique local flavors," she says.

Many of the same fresh produce that inspired her in Tuscany can also be grown in Arizona backyards or found at local farmers markets. Two of her favorites are The Simple Farm in Scottsdale and Sprouts Farmers Market.

CHEF ZIPORA’S SIGNATURE VEGETABLE SOUP SERVINGS: 4

IN G R E D I E N T S : + 1 tablespoon olive oil + 2 cups banana squash, diced to 1/2 inch + 1 medium onion, diced small + 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced small + 1 medium turnip, peeled and diced small + 3-4 small red potatoes, scrub washed + 1 medium zucchini, diced small + 1 medium anise, diced small

Photo by Christopher Barr, taken at The Simple Farm in Scottsdale

+ 2 cups white cabbage, thinly sliced + 1 ½ cups garbanzo beans + 1 15-ounce can stewed tomatoes

Photo by Christopher Barr, taken at The Simple Farm in Scottsdale

+ ½ teaspoon cayenne + ½ teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper + 4 cups vegetable stock + 1 ½ teaspoons fresh grated Parmesan

DI R E C T I O N S 1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add squash, onion, carrots, turnip, potato and anise.

2. Cover and mix for 10-12 minutes.

3. Add broth and simmer for 10 minutes.

4. Add cayenne, salt and pepper, zucchini, tomatoes and garbanzo beans. Simmer for 10 minutes.

5. Add cabbage and cook for 5-7 minutes.

6. Salt and pepper, to taste.

7. Serve and top with Parmesan.

Chef Zipora is a private chef, author, innovator and CEO of Chef Zipora Enterprise. As a private chef, she’s traveled the world and prepared exquisite, flavorful meals for celebrities, studio executives and athletes. Her book, Recipe for a Delicious Life, chronicles her traveling adventures, shares favorite celebrity recipes, tips for finding lifelong harmony with food and why music is often the chef’s hidden ingredient. Visit ChefZipora.com.

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DIY

ARTICLE NICOLETTE MARTIN

ROOM TO

GROW ADD SOME GREEN TO YOUR GAME WITH LIFESTYLE’S ECO-FRIENDLY PLANT GUIDE

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WHAT HOUSEPLANT SHOULD YOU GET? WOULD PEOPLE DESCRIBE YOU AS HAVING A GREEN THUMB? N

Y

ARE YOU OFTEN AWAY FOR

BUT DO YOU REMEMBER

LONG PERIODS OF TIME?

TO WATER YOUR PLANTS?

Y

N

Y

DO YOU HAVE

ARE YOU LOW

MANY WINDOWS?

ON O2?

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Y

Y

N

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DO YOU HAVE ANY PETS? Y

IS IT HARD FOR YOU TO

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COMMIT TO ONE THING? Y

N

CACTI + SUCCULENTS

LEMON BUTTON FERN

SNAKE PLANT

PHILODENDRON

When you’re looking for

Safe for both cats and dogs

Labeled as both a “for-

The split-leaf philodendron

variety without the hassle,

according to the ASPCA,

giving houseplant” and

does not require a lot of

cacti and succulents are

lemon button ferns—also

healthy houseplant by

light or moisture, but will

the way to go. Since they

known as southern sword

HGTV, the snake plant

grow much larger if given

are able to store water in

ferns—are drought-tolerant

tolerates low light and long

both and ample space to

their leaves, they’re more

and thrive in shady rooms.

stretches without water

climb. Be careful, though,

forgiving when your mind

They’re low-maintenance if

while also adding oxygen

it is highly toxic to animals,

is elsewhere.

you keep their soil moist.

to the room at night.

according to the ASPCA.

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