The Joy Of Plants, to launch the Houseplant Hideout at BOXPARK, Shoreditch. Ethnobotanist, presenter and garden designer, James Wong, said: “As a botanist, I am fascinated by the growing body of scientific evidence which supports what this new consumer research highlights - that being around plants can measurably improve both mental and physical health.“The effect of houseplants seems to work on a number of inter-related levels and the best thing is that the only side effect of this therapy is having a beautiful home.”The study also found more than half of those polled feel it’s important to them to have greenery in their working environment.This is due to finding nature calming (62 percent) and having something to care for bringing a sense.
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