Mental Health Awareness Week: How Plants Can Support Our Wellbeing at Work and Home

Monday, 11 May 2026

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week, 11-17 May 2026, it's a timely opportunity to reflect on the small but powerful ways we can support our mental wellbeing — both at work and in our daily lives. One of the simplest yet most impactful tools? Plants.

"This is My Place": Cultivating Belonging for Children’s Mental Health Week 2026

Monday, 09 February 2026

Today marks the start of Children’s Mental Health Week, organised by the charity Place2Be. This year’s theme is "This is My Place," a vital reminder that mental well-being isn't just an individual journey—it’s about the environments we create. The goal this year is to support the "systems" around our children (schools, families, and communities) to ensure every young person feels they truly belong.

The Man Who Taught the City to Love Interior Plants: Ian Drummond on 40 Years of Red Carpets and Living Architecture

Monday, 13 April 2026

From sculpting life-sized Cadillacs out of moss for Sir Elton John to pioneering the "Plantroom" revolution, interior landscaper Ian Drummond has spent four decades proving that plants are not just decor—they are essential infrastructure for the soul.

Tomorrow, plants@work is celebrating International Interior Landscaper Day. To mark the occasion, I sat down with industry stalwart Ian Drummond to chart his journey from a teenage apprentice to a leading voice in biophilic design and workplace diversity.

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: The Perfect Plants for Your Plant-Loving Partner

Friday, 06 February 2026

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, finding the perfect gift for your loved one can be a challenge—especially if they’re a houseplant enthusiast! Instead of the traditional bouquet of flowers that wilts in a few days, why not give them a living, growing symbol of your love?

World Health Day 2026: Why Botanical Spaces are Essential for Public Health

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Today, April 7, 2026, marks World Health Day. This year, the World Health Organization (WHO) has set a powerful theme: "Together for health. Stand with science." While we often think of "health" as a clinical term—stethoscopes, labs, and prescriptions—this year's focus on the One Health approach reminds us that human health is inextricably linked to the health of our animals, our environment, and specifically, our plants.

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