An infographic by the team at CouponAudit . Couldn’t help but show off the fact that my blog has been named number 49 in the Top 100 Gardening blogs to follow in 2013. Sure, it’s a different “spin” on gardening but I’m proud of being able to spread the  message of workplace gardening even further! [...]

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Carlos Magdalena is revered in the gardening world as a miracle worker. He is known internationally as the Spanish “plant messiah” for his ability to propagate endangered species when other gardeners fail.  I encountered his remarkable skills whilst watching the latest David Attenborough series “Kingdom of plants” which I have now quoted a few times [...]

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Can you believe this is my 200th blog post! When I started this blog back in February 2010 with my first post “Team building is out, team growing is in”, little did I know what a significant impact it would have on my business. Three years and 200 posts later I am so glad I [...]

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Cultivating a culture of engagement can be achieved in a variety of ways and recently I came across an innovative method involving pot plants being used to great success by a local organisation. Here is their story. Sandra Taylor, the Development and Communication Officer from Teachers Union Health has started an “Appreciation project” that involves [...]

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If you have been reading any of my blog posts you will know that I am a great believer in symbolism, which is why I am passionate about encouraging organisations to have plants in their offices. I believe that caring for plants is a sign that you also care for your people. Having flowers at [...]

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