Summary: Five million 18-34 year olds took up gardening in 2016, and 37% of all millennials own plants. The houseplant trend is poised to explode on an international scale, becoming less of a trend and more of a global movement. According to the New York Times, the original "plantfluencer" behind the sudden outburst of enthusiasm might be Summer Rayne Oakes. Summer Rayne is an environmental scientist, entrepreneur, model and author of the new book "How to Make a Plant Love You: Cultivate Green Space in Your Home and Heart." Summer Rayne keeps over 1000 live houseplants in her tiny Brooklyn apartment. She even installed a sub-irrigation system and helpful watering hacks, such as a 150-foot expandable hose that connects to pipes under her kitchen sink, so she only has to spend 30 minutes a day tending to her plants-an activity that she describes as a "moving meditation." Do not be mistaken in thinking this book is only about how to grow houseplants, it much more about mindfulness, psychological benefits of being in the presence and caring for plants. I was blown away by the testimonials in her book about individuals with anxiety and depression feeling alive again by caring for their plants. Summer Rayne is such a beautiful soul inside and out and I absolutely had a delightful and insightful conversation. I am certain we could have talked for hours and she inspired me to buy my own plants again as I have not owned any for many years. Learn more about Summer Rayne here: http://homesteadbrooklyn.com On IG as @homesteadbrooklyn On YouTube as Summer Rayne Oakes I hope you enjoy this conversation is much as I did! Summer Rayne was absolutely a delight and looking forward to watching her future success. Thank you for listening and if you want to learn more about how plants can radically improve your health check out our free 7 day course at https://www.healthyhumanrevolution.com/store/HQv6KMvT
