About the author
Elara Vance is an avid home gardener and interior stylist who believes a little greenery can transform any space. For over a decade, she has been turning her own city apartments into lush, personal jungles, learning through endless trial, error, and research. She started Leaf & Ledge not as a botanist, but as a passionate hobbyist who wanted to create the resource she wished she'd had when she first started - one that's clear, encouraging, and understands that plants are a part of a home's story. When she’s not repotting something or researching a new plant to obsess over, you can find her exploring local coffee shops and searching for the perfect ceramic pot.
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