Urban green jungles around the world
It’s not just my home country, Norway, that’s seeing an increasing focus on the healing power of plants. There are always accounts popping up on Instagram, created by plant-lovers wanting to share their passion for plants. Everyone wants houseplants! Need more inspiration? Check these out:
@urbanjungleblog
Global inspo-source for houseplants. Mainly interiors and plants.
@homesteadbrooklyn
Resident in Brooklyn, USA. Has 800 potted plants and a chicken in her home.
@mamabotanica.amsterdam
From the Netherlands. An expert at cuttings and suckers.
@nikolicvladan
Mr. Houseplant – from Washington, USA. An incredibly knowledgeable plant enthusiast, who offers lots of practical advice and tips.
@plantpapis
A couple from Norway serving one part green aesthetic and one part helpful tips from their plant journey.
Off travelling? What about visiting a botanical garden? It’s estimated that there are about 1,775 botanic gardens worldwide. Here are my Instagram-followers’ favourites:
@kewgardens
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, England.
#singaporebotanicgardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore.
@rbgedinburgh
Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Scotland.
@brooklynbotanic
Brooklyn Botanic Garden, New York City, USA.
@jardimbotanicorj
Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
@kirstenbosch.garden.official
Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Cape Town, South Africa.