Money may not grow on trees, but it seems to grow on rare houseplants. Not only is expensive greenery helping people spruce up their home sanctuaries during lockdown, but it’s also become a highly-coveted luxury possession, resulting in a competitive buy-and-sell plant market bubble.

Heritage brand Miracle-Gro has entered the smart home space with its Twelve Indoor Growing System. Targeted at young, time-poor urbanites, it minimizes the effort required to maintain a small yet lush garden, allowing owners to enjoy the benefits of nature without spending hours toiling in soil.

A study by ING has revealed that Australians value their potted plants second only to artwork when it comes to the contents of their homes. Shedding light on the pervasive trend of indoor gardening, this study highlights Australians’ love of keeping their spaces green.

Interest in foraging has grown as people seek to reinvigorate their connection to nature, cut down on meat consumption, and adopt eco-friendly behaviours. Once led by luxury restaurants looking for unusual, local ingredients, why are people signing up to learn how to forage for their dinner?