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two questions

Hello from a lurker.  I have two questions:

1.  I have a birds nest fern that's several years old.  It was outgrowing
space available to it and had developed a "neck" like an African Violet, so
last spring I pulled off old leaves and replanted it more deeply than it had
been growing.  It thrived in a shady spot outdoors, and I brought in a very
attractive plant this fall.  Yesterday our small pony disguised as a dog
decided that fern was just what she wanted for a snack, and she snapped the
plant off at soil level.  Now, will a new plant come from the roots that
remain in the soil?  Can I salvage the birds nest?  I have stuck the "nest"
with the foliage that's left on it into a pot with some soil.  Will it root?
Should I put the pot in a plastic bag to help with humidity?

2.  I'm going to be in the Twin Cities next weekend.  If there are any places
to buy interesting houseplants here in Cedar Rapids I haven't found them.  I'm
wondering if anyone from the Minneapolis area can point me in the direction of
indoor gardening shops.  I know I've seen some on HGTV shows, but have never
written down their names.  Thanks in advance.

Karen in Iowa
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