In her book, Jungalow she writes;
“In the wild, plants send pollen grains to ride the water or wind or develop flowers with the colours, fragrances, or nectar necessary to attract pollinators, all in order to send their genes far afield to mix with one another. All sexually reproducing species go to great lands to mix their genes as a way to survive shifting environmental conditions. Over time, new species evolve and the result is the vast array of living organisms we encounter on our planet. We, humans, are part of this story, of course, and there is a deep sense that our very existence as individuals and as a species is the result of putting a very high value on genetic mixture and diversity. Mixing is magic.”
This delicious perspective on plants and their profound power to rejuvenate and thrive offers us humans so much insight into how we can all do the same. With more architects and designers weaving the essence of biophilic design into their projects perhaps we can all look forward to reconnecting with life and stepping into a summer of love that we all deserve.