Articles tagged with: Plant benefits

"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.

Working from home with plants: Making the best home office

Thursday, 10 December 2020

Working from home with plants: Making the best home office

The best space for your home office is a dedicated space close to a window or source of natural light. Good light is essential for you to work efficiently – and for most houseplants to thrive - but if you are close to a window you can open it for fresh air too. So it’s a double whammy.

 

How Plants Can Improve Employee Retention & Satisfaction: A Guide for HR & Facilities Managers

Friday, 11 July 2025

How Plants Can Improve Employee Retention & Satisfaction: A Guide for HR & Facilities Managers

As we celebrate National plants@work Week and this year’s Wish You Were Here campaign, we want to draw special attention to the critical role plants play in workplace wellbeing, particularly for those in Facilities Management and Human Resources.

 

Children’s Mental Health Week 2025: Know Yourself, Grow Yourself – Growing Resilience with Houseplants

Monday, 03 February 2025

Children’s Mental Health Week 2025: Know Yourself, Grow Yourself – Growing Resilience with Houseplants

Today marks the start of Children’s Mental Health Week, organised by the charity Place2Be, with this year’s theme: "Know Yourself, Grow Yourself." The aim is to help children and young people across the UK embrace self-awareness, explore their strengths, and understand how personal growth can support their well-being and resilience.