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Botanical Hanger Inspired by Nature and Gaudi

The simplicity of Japanese high-end design fused with the permanence of Gaudi’s architectural style, and a hint of nature-inspired fluidity. That’s the story behind these botanical hangers by Tokyo-based Design Labo.
9 Things you should know before you visit Bonn Botanical Garden

If you’re in Bonn, you should definitely visit the Bonn Botanical Garden. Here are 9 tips to make the most of your visit.
Link with Purpose: Farmerettes, biophilic design and Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawaii Work

A short guide to what we’ve been reading about plants this week. Farmerettes, biophilic design and Georgia O’Keeffe’s Hawaii work
Grow Plants with No Water and No Light? Yes, in a Lamp Ecosystem

The “plantlight” is a completely self-sufficient lamp-terrarium combo made out of mouth-blown glass by German artisans. Because the design is hermetically sealed, there is no evaporation, so there’s no need to water the plant inside.
The zero waste pencil that sprouts into daisies

You can plant the Sprout pencil to an unusable length, you can plant it in a flower pot or in the garden, and you’ll soon have non-GMO flowers, herbs or vegetables
Japanese Artist Turns Vintage Nike Shoes into Planters

Inspired by the artistic decay of moss-covered ruins, Kosuke Sugimoto, also known as Shoetree on Instagram, is using vintage Nike running shoes as a growing medium for plants.
8 Startups Embracing the Urban Jungle Office

The living walls adorning the lobbies, conference rooms and cafeterias of these companies contribute to improving air quality, uplifting their mood, and generally creating a healthier and happier workplace
Meet Karl, the Original Plantstagramer

Before there was Instragram and #plantsofinstagram, there was Karl Blossfeldt, the master of macro plant photography.
How to move your houseplants long distances

Need to move your houseplants long distances? These tips will save you time and keep your sanity intact.
The magic of 3D-printed succulent tiles

The living wall of succulents and air plants on this 3D-printed Cabin of Curiosities. The facade of the cabin is a honeycomb-like pattern of planter tiles made out of cement, chardonnay grape skin pomace, sawdust and coffee grounds.
Colorful houseplants to brighten up your home

If you have been stuck in the “houseplants must be green” mindset, allow me to introduce these vibrant houseplants that will bring a dash of color to your abode.
7 Non-plant souvenirs for houseplant lovers

Depending on where you’re traveling to abroad, you can’t bring back houseplant souvenirs. But these souvenir ideas are pretty close when it comes to delighting the houseplant enthusiasts in your life.
Startups that are betting on our love for houseplants

These startups are cashing in on the houseplant craze and disrupting the way we think about what’s possible to create with plants.
If F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Were Houseplants

Led by a two-decade long obsession with one sitcom in particular, and the resurgence of said sitcom on Netflix in Europe, here’s the ultimate question I ended up asking myself in a moment of mind-wandering which ended up as a fun exercise in imagining the absurd. What kind of houseplants would the characters in Friends…
Millennials and Houseplants Go Together Like Succulents and Sunlight

Millennials and houseplants – a love story of why we’re into plants so much.
This Dutch Startup Is Turning Christmas Trees into Zero-waste Perfume

Dutch Startup Ruik is turning Christmas tree into a zero-waste perfume that is plant-based and sustainable.
12 Things you should know before you visit Leiden Botanical Garden

The perfect way to spend an afternoon in the Dutch city of Leiden. Why, visit the botanical garden, Hortus Botanicus.
Say yes to the plant! How to use houseplants in your wedding decor

Here is how to use houseplants in your wedding for a dash of creativity and style.
An Urban Jungle Co-working Space in Stockholm

Long live the workplace of the future! And by that I mean the co-working space in which brilliantly creative minds come together to address some pretty important social issues. And since we’re talking about the business of shifting paradigms here, let’s come out and say it – our (co-)workplace need more nature. More connection to…
Can’t Keep Plants Alive? That’s a Self-fulfilling Prophecy

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26 Ideas for Gifts for Plant Lovers

Stuck for gift ideas for your houseplant-loving friend? Start with this list, and we guarantee you’ll find something they love.