Fight the Common Cold, Decrease Stress, and Reduce Absenteeism… with Plants?
We know that plants are visually pleasing and can make spaces feel comfortable. But did you know that plants can help reduce stress in the workplace, and even help reduce …
Student Health and Performance Benefits with Interior Plantscaping
University of Wisconsin River Falls conducted a study on the health benefits and mental well-being of students when exposed to interior plantscaping in the classroom. This …
Interior Design, Biomimicry and Sustainability
Margaret Montgomery, sustainability leader at architecture firm NBBJ, believes that daily access to nature is a basic human right…… At the Seattle-based NBBJ, she’s working to …
The Green Roof: A Worthwhile Investment
Author: Sean Walbridge, Michigan State University Extension Intern and Kendra Wills,, Michigan State University Extension Nestled in the heart of Chicago, atop city hall, lies …
Horticulture Therapy
Falling in line with biophilia, the hypothesis that suggests that there is an instinctive bond between human beings and other living systems, The American Horticulture Therapy …
Plants boost office productivity by 15 percent!
Check out a recent study out of Europe on the health benefits of indoor plants in the workplace. “Our research suggests that investing in landscaping the office with plants …
Adopt-a-Plant for Your Classroom
Green Education Foundation (GEF) is a non-profit organization that provides environmental education resources for Pre K-12 classrooms and youth groups nationwide. GEF believes …
Green Certification
Contact: Kathy Fediw, LEED AP, CLP, CLT For Immediate Release: GROWING ROOTS,™ LLC FIRST IN CALIFORNIA TO ATTAIN “GREEN” CERTIFICATION The Woodlands, Texas, (August 30, 2009) …