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?

Green-fingered retirees were once the archetypal gardeners but now urban Gen Yers and Zers are waking up to the many benefits of tending plants, whether they’re in an allotment, window box, or the home. But how do these garden gurus differ from their parents and grandparents?

With city-dwellers often short on leisure time, gardening tech is helping them tap into the grow-your-own trend and integrate biophilia into their homes. One such brand is GrowSquares, which uses data science to help urbanites across America grow their own produce in compact spaces.

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.