All of this week we have concentrated on the upcoming Valentine’s Day and how it can be celebrated with plants.

A week from today we will be celebrating St Valentine’s Day – the day that celebrates love. The problem is there were several St Valentines and no one is sure which one the day is attributed to

We are pleased to congratulate Mitie on their acquisition of Biotecture and Biotecture for joining Mitie. Here is their official press release:

Research carried out by the Flower Council of Holland in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and the Netherlands has found that flowers and plants have a positive effect on us especially during lockdowns or working from home.

A walk in the woods or playing in green parkland is good for our children's physical and mental health. If these opportunities aren't near at hand then creating a healthy, green learning environment is a good option. With the wealth of research available about the general benefits of plants, some would say this should be the way forward anyway. Some planting, rather than completely concreted playgrounds, potted plants or green walls or green pictures can make a big difference to classrooms and communal spaces.