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🌿 Indoor Garden Goals: How I Created a Thriving Plant Paradise in Low Light

Let me tell you a story about how I helped a good friend transform their gloomy north-facing London flat into a lush indoor jungle! When she first moved in, the low light levels had her worried she'd never achieve her dream of having a thriving indoor garden. But guess what? Three years later,she's successfully growing over 40 gorgeous plants in spaces with as little as 50-100 foot candles of light. And today, I'm spilling all my secrets! 🌱 🌟 Understanding Your Light: The Foundation of Success Before we dive into the juicy details, let's talk about something that completely changed my plant parenting game - understanding light! You know how estate agents always say "location, location, location"? Well, for indoor plants, it's "light, light, light"! 🔍 How to Measure Light Without Fancy Equipment Here's my super simple "hand shadow test" that anyone can do: Hold your hand about 30cm above white paper at midday Sharp shadow = bright...