From stress-baking to gardening to puzzles, there are innumerable hobbies people have tried during lockdown to keep their spirits high and minds occupied. And it turns out these activities have a tangible effect on mental health, creating room for brands to innovate in this space.

While gardening has experienced a surge in popularity during the pandemic, the challenges and science behind the hobby often leave many plant enthusiasts in the dark. Driven by making horticulture more accessible to newbies, Neverland blends tech and plant care in an easy-to-use platform.

Being stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to reevaluate their lives, leading some to embrace a simpler way of living by starting a vegetable garden or figuring out an effective work-life balance. Will this change in habits spark a minimalist resurgence in the long term?

With traditional ways of socialising blocked and the stress of the pandemic having a drastic impact on people's mental health, many Britons have embraced the soothing balm of a new or old hobby. But how might an uptick in creativity impact their leisure preferences in the post-pandemic era?