Our skin. The largest organ of our body. It keeps us warm, allows us to experience touch, protects us from external dangers, and, most importantly,...
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In 1986 environmentalist Jay Westerveld coined the term 'greenwashing,' in an expose of American companies with questionable sustainability ethics....
Revered in Japan, Aomori Hiba is an ancient and slow-growing cypress tree whose wood has been used for centuries in the construction of temples and...
A word of caution before you bring you unroot your entire plant collection: most houseplants lap up warmth and light, but will shrivel in direct sun. Similarly, some plants are either too fussy or too delicate to risk moving from the spot they’ve adapted to. While an Areca Palm could get caught in a sudden summer rainstorm and be fine, a Calathea or Orchid might be gone for good.
In the fourth week of lockdown, we present the third instalment in our indoor activities with plants series. Make sure you check out our guides on ...
Most plants can be propagated, but certain varieties might be trickier than others. Giving it a go poses little risk to your older plant (which might like a prune anyway) and it’s a nice, calming way to spend half an hour, so we recommend giving it a go!
Ocean noises to help you unwind, walks in the park for fresh air, a long hike to clear your head. There’s a reason humans flock to nature when they...
As coronavirus anxiety sweeps across the UK, we’re all wondering how to build our immune systems – not just for ourselves, but for those most vulnerable.
Flowers are a time honoured classic - they're beautiful, rich with symbolism, and easy to find if you're having a last minute gift-buying crisis!
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For the majority of UK vendors, guaranteeing the sustainability of all plants is unlikely, if not quite impossible. So, if a plant seller insists on their environmental credentials across the board, take it with a pinch of salt ...
Technically, most houseplants are toxic to cats and dogs. But so are many of the plants that grow in UK woodlands, including daffodils, foxgloves, tulips, yew trees and tomato plants. Knowing this doesn’t stop people from taking their dogs for walks or letting them loose in a well-planted garden, so why are people so concerned when it comes to choosing houseplants?
At its core, forest bathing entails immersing yourself in nature and consciously engaging with elements of the natural landscape. It can be as simple as spending time with nature and absorbing the atmosphere of the forest, and as complex as an expertly-led series of activities by a forest bathing practitioner.
