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The Green Room

From plant care tips and videos to wellbeing articles, our blog is full of bitesize information that will help you take care of plants - and of yourself

Why You Should Add Plants to Your Workspace
Going back to the office this month? According to data from Morgan Stanley, around a third of white collar workers returned to their offices at th...
Does Britain need a 'National Nature Service'?
Guest blog by Annabelle Fuller  The government must act now if it is to save British landscapes, wildlife, and natural habitats, warns a country-wi...
What is Greenwashing?
In 1986 environmentalist Jay Westerveld coined the term 'greenwashing,' in an expose of American companies with questionable sustainability ethics....
How Have Growers Been Affected by Coronavirus? 
The full impact of coronavirus on industry remains to be seen. Areas of the economy which have been deemed non-essential, and those which conflict ...
Discover the Benefits of Aomori Hiba
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...
Diary of a Plant Hunter
If you’ve ever stopped and wondered where your houseplants come from and how they come to be, there’s no story more satisfying than that of Smit Kw...
Why People Have Turned to Nature in a Pandemic

The impact of Covid-19 has shone a light on things we previously took for granted. From gym classes to concerts to 'just popping out' to the shops, that which was everyday has become the stuff of daydreams. One major shift has been the way we use and appreciate green space. Across the UK, and much of the world, people are realising just how important nature is for our mental and physical wellbeing. 

Take Care of Nature and Nature Will Take Care of You
In recent weeks, you’ve probably seen images of woodland trails, parks and areas of natural beauty, strewn with litter, circulating around the int...
Why We Need Routine
It's fair to say that 2020 hasn't been a very routine year so far. Thanks to the global pandemic, our everyday schedules have been almost entirely...
Houseplants for Balconies, Terraces and Covered Gardens
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. 
The Science of Kindness
Volunteering, altruism, and acts of kindness are an important part of society, allowing us to help the most vulnerable and bring positive change t...
Subscriber of the Month | June
Congratulations to Charlotte (@charlotteflorencehome), our subscriber of the month for June! Every month, Bloombox Club looks back at the pre...