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 a sliver of green amidst the sea of concrete and … [Read more...]
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 Association, promotes the benefits of therapeutic … [Read more...]
Houseplants to Help You Breathe Easier
Did you know that there are more toxins inside your house than there are outdoors? For many people, health risks may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors. The best way to help combat indoor toxins … [Read more...]
What Do Light, Color, Gravity, and Fractals Have To Do With Our Well-Being?
Here are the major factors that contribute to the biophilic effect experienced by human beings. Strictly speaking, our craving for natural light is properly termed “photophilia”, and that for natural environments "topophilia." … [Read more...]
