I have always had an intimate relationship with houseplants. I grew up with them in my nursery as a child, and they have continued to be a presence in my life since. When I made the choice to care for my own houseplants as a teenager, I thought it would simply be a hobby, or that the plants would die. I didn’t anticipate forming relationships with the plants themselves. I began to notice that these living beings that I let share my intimate spaces had an effect on everyday life in ways much greater than I had expected. I began to wonder if these plants could have greater processes and systems happening within themselves, without my knowledge. I began to research this topic and soon found that writings by the philosopher Michael Marder, and artist Heidi Norton would become valuable resources for my journey.