PlantsDoThat

A series of infographics developed by the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH) highlights the importance of landscape plants in conserving and protecting the environment. PDFs of each infographic are available for download at the bottom of this page. “These five infographics help spotlight relevant facts from over 30 sources. The infographics point to ways that #PlantsDoThat to enhance pollinator conservation, protect our water resources, defend against wildfires, maintain soil health and generally improve our quality of life,” according to Dr. Gail Langellotto. NICH … [Read more...] about PlantsDoThat for Pollinators, Fire, Water, Soil, and Cities and Suburbs

Help us promote plants and the goods and services that support their enjoyment and use. We have two fall plant promotional pieces to share with you. Take them and use them as you see fit. They are suitable for both commercial and academic audiences and can be printed or used in social media. Leave the NICH logo and add your own. One piece is directed toward indoor plant-lovers (and soon-to-be lovers). The other is for tree lovers. Use the hashtag #PlantsDoThat when posting. … [Read more...] about Get the Word Out

Help us spread the word. #PlantsDoThat Inside is available at the NICH website consumerhort.org/plantsdothat. For a printable copy of the “Where We Work” infographic download this PDF. For more information contact: Mary Kay Woodworth mkw@georgiauac.com. Washington, DC – March 21, 2018 – Want workers to be more comfortable, more productive, more creative and healthier? Add plants. According to the last of four #PlantsDoThat Inside infographics produced by the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH), plants are good for business. "People say they're just in a better mood when … [Read more...] about NICH Releases PlantsDoThat Inside; NICH Infographic # 5: Where We Work

Help us spread the word. #PlantsDoThat Inside is available at the NICH website consumerhort.org/plantsdothat. For a printable copy of the "Where We Heal" infographic download this PDF. For more information contact: Mary Kay Woodworth mkw@georgiauac.com. Washington, DC – March 14, 2018 – Want to shorten the stay in the hospital and heal faster? Research shows plants can help people do that. According to the third of four #PlantsDoThat Inside infographics produced by the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH), plants are good for our health. "Patients spend less time in recovery … [Read more...] about NICH Releases PlantsDoThat Inside; NICH Infographic # 4: Where We Heal

Help us spread the word. #PlantsDoThat Inside is available at the NICH website consumerhort.org/plantsdothat. For a printable copy of the Where We Learn infographic download this PDF For more information contact: Mary Kay Woodworth mkw@georgiauac.com “When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This information and more is highlighted in the second of a series of four PlantsDoThat Inside infographics focusing on the multitude of ways indoor plants affect where we live, where we work, where we heal and where … [Read more...] about NICH Releases PlantsDoThat Inside; NICH Infographic # 3: Where We Learn