Define

Insights

Observing plants grow can bring a sense of confidence and achievement, relieving loneliness that people feel when living alone at home.

Interview 01 : It's very healing to watch the plants grow and it's nice to harvest the fruits at the end. I sometimes feel lonely when I live alone and having plants makes me feel homely.

By growing the same plants together, different people can enhance their social connection with each other.

Interview 02 : Because I move frequently, I plant potato seedlings in my office with my colleagues and we often share tips and experiences on how to care for the plant. Our common interest in plants has brought us closer together and fostered friendship and bonding in the workplace.

When individuals are away from home due to factors like frequent moving or traveling, plants can suffer from neglect and wither due to a lack of care and attention.

Interview 03 : Whenever I'm away on a trip or for business, I rely on my friends to take care of my plants. However, I can't help but feel anxious about their condition while I'm gone. I wish for professional plant care.

Enhancing the reach of individuals involved in the horticultural environment can be effective in using the impact of plants to relieve stress.

Interview 04 : Community gardens provide services mainly to women and children, operate during limited working hours, and face location-related difficulties.

Develop

The Problem:

• Young people living alone in apartments lack the means to reasonably cope with feelings of isolation and stress.
• The lack of affordable gardening knowledge and resources makes it difficult for them to find a sustainable solution.
• There is a lack of ways to meet other plant lovers to help people find new friends through a common hobby.

Intervention:

• Accessible and abundant growing spaces in London at your fingertips
• Addressing the issue of abandoned plants during relocation
• Facilitating shared plant care and fostering new social connections
• Collaborating with plant institutions to offer enhanced and expert plant knowledge

Impact:

By promoting positive interaction with plants, it enables people living alone to overcome time, financial and spatial constraints. This not only improves their overall well-being, but also relieves inner anxiety, reduces stress and depression.