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Succulents offered solace in time of grief

Caring for plants helped woman process pain of miscarriage and led to a new career

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L.A. Times' best feel-good stories of 2023 - Los Angeles Times

In 2023, Angelenos overcame odds, pulled off inventive acts of generosity and found connection in unexpected places.

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After her miscarriage, caring for succulents was a gift during a 'dark season'

Twelve years ago, Marissa Engoy, owner of the plant business Good Morning, Cactus, suffered a miscarriage. For days, she struggled to get out of bed. That’s when a friend brought

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Where Los Angeles County is seeing COVID outbreaks this summer

Despite the increase in coronavirus transmission, there hasn’t yet been a corresponding increase in COVID-19 deaths, which remain at one per day in L.A. County.

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Marissa Engoy's plant business became rooted in resilience

Marissa Engoy of Good Morning, Cactus began posting photos of her plant arrangements on social media and found herself immersed in the online plant community.

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After her miscarriage, caring for succulents was a gift during a 'dark season'

Marissa Engoy of Good Morning, Cactus began posting photos of her plant arrangements on social media and found herself immersed in the online plant community.

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