"I am glad I'm not in Chimney Rock, North Carolina. I mean as bad as it is here, no one expected the storm surge to be what it was and people have palm trees in their living rooms. You don't have ...

Even better, for impatient gardeners, there are a few fast-growing varieties that can quickly produce bananas, lemons, oranges, figs, and more from the comfort of your own living room.

To keep this indoor palm tree happy, place it in a south- or west-facing window where it can get bright light. Use a pot with good drainage and let the soil dry out between waterings.