Saving Detroit’s Boblo Boats, and finding plant-spiration on Living Wild | Passport Picks

A doctor, psychic and amusement park fanatic unite to save Detroit’s beloved Boblo Boat.

When Ste. Claire and SS Columbia sounded their whistles, every Detroit kid knew it heralded the coming of summer and the magic of ferrying over to nearby Boblo Island Amusement Park in Canada. After 85 years of operation, these two sister steamships – the oldest in America – find their fates resting in the hands of an unlikely band of heroes. This award-winning, nostalgic film is narrated by Martha Reeves.

Discover the art of creating stunning indoor greenery.

Join the acclaimed plant influencer, author and interior stylist Hilton Carter to discover the art of creating stunning indoor greenery. Filled with helpful tips and expert advice — from propagation to placement to color scheming and patterning — the program reveals the many benefits of cultivating a love of plants and turning a home into a lush indoor garden.

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