How Plants Can Save Your Life | Dr Ross Cameron

Growing plants might just save your life.

Looking after a houseplant or cultivating a seedling is deeply rewarding, but also vital for our health. Simply being around greenery has the power to reduce anxiety and stress, takes us away from our everyday problems and promotes positive, joyful emotions. Regular gardening has been proven to keep your mind young and improve your physical wellbeing – and there are hundreds of other benefits both large and small.

Environmental horticulture expert Dr Ross Cameron will show you how you can introduce plants into your life and embrace the benefits of the natural world. This unique book offers a wealth of ideas on planting and growing for wellbeing, as well as explaining how and why they work using the latest scientific research.

About the Author

Dr Ross Cameron is a professional horticulturalist and advisor to the Royal Horticultural Society. He is Research Director within the Department of Landscape Architecture at the University of Sheffield and has published over 70 academic papers/book chapters on landscape plants and urban green spaces. Much of his research is into how plants help human society, and he has published over 80 academic papers and contributed to numerous books on landscape plants and urban green spaces.