GREEN HOUSE

Saying goodbye to summer doesn’t have to mean saying goodbye to flowers, fresh air and even grow-it-yourself greens

Home Go green

DUST BUSTER

From allergens and odours to germs, the new Philips Air Purifier 2000 automatically adjusts to keep indoor air even fresher than a daisy. From $500, Canadian Tire, amazon.ca

AU NATURAL

In its new Super Leaves line, the eco-friendly folks at Attitude used extracts from lemon, olive, orange and white tea leaves to boost moisture and cleanse, naturally. From $6, London Drugs, www.attitudeliving.com

CLEAR THE AIR

The Peace Lily (left) truly is a triple threat. Its elegant blooms flower year-round. It’s low maintenance, requiring little light and water. And, according to a NASA study, it’s one of the best houseplants at filtering toxic chemicals from indoor air. Just be mindful of munchers – pets and little ones alike – as ingestion can cause toxicity.

EAU DE VIE

Plants prefer lukewarm water but never from a softener; sodium, added to combat “hard” minerals, can damage plant cells. Vintage watering can, $50, kikkerland.com

WALLFLOWER

Evoke the living wall trend indoors with flora-inspired wallpaper. Cork by Fausel, Biskamp (top), $60/yard; Jungle Fresh by Coordonné $125/roll, NewWall House (Toronto), www.newwall.com

PRODUCE SECTION

Grow your own greens or herbs or flowers, no matter the season. This tabletop unit features full-spectrum lights so you don’t even need a windowsill. Grow-Light Indoor Garden, $179, leevalleytools.com