America’s houseplants come at a steep price for greenhouse workers

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By Frida GarzaSep 11, 2026, 4:42 pm95 ptsTrending
On Tuesday, the day after Labor Day, a small band of activists marched past the gates of a sprawling plant nursery in Leicester, North Carolina, outside of Asheville. The sun beat down on rows of steamy greenhouses where workers moved through aisles of houseplants ready for sale. The activists were on their way…

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