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June 28. ZU Thursday Milton Canadian Champion | Advertorial The Growing Trend for Living Walls ~~ - We don't question the feeling of wellbeing that comes. with ta g a walk in the woods or sitting in the garden under a tree. It's instinctive. Being surrounded by the natural world hetps us to relax, breathe, and become more connected with our senses and feelings. Plants fulfill an ancient, profound need. "Love of living things" or Biophilia, named in 1984 by Dr. Ed Wilson, a Har- vard Biologist, describes our natural human affinity for nature. This primal psychological phenomenon crosses all cultural and geographic lines. Further study by Dr. Stephen Kellert, asserts that this intrinsic connection plays a central role in our capacities to think, feel, com- MARTIN ry GROUP .c 905.338.2083 themartingroup.ca ry Martin : a Glenn Martin roker Of Record The Privacy of 8 Gorgeous Acres 8025 First Line, Milton | $1, Trade the suburbs for SOME WIQe-0Of dl Space Located us t 1 » mmutes from Milton. Screened ront port h welcomes you In 10 relax and enjoy a closer relationship with local birds and deer Gather around the firepit for marshmallow roasts or peaceful stargazing. This beautifully maintained bun- galow is awaiting you and closer than you think. 149,000 Be Canadian, Shop Canadian Keep it in Canada with iPro Realty. FAISh 693-9575 hal HE JCI municate, create, and find meaning in life. | spoke with Nicolas Rousseau, president and gen eral manager of ByNature, a company that specializes in Biophilic design. | was standing in front of a living wall that his company had built in the center of a busy Inte- rior Design show. "Plants bring much to our lives," he said. "We instantly feel at peace with plants surround- ing us." | didn't need much persuasion. | was rooted to the spot as the lush living plants worked their magic. "We need plants in our concrete urban environment," he noted. | think we all agree. Architects, designers, artists apd city planners are taking note of the impor- tance en and physically of green space. Today commercial buildings, offices, shopping malls and pub- lic spaces are locking into the growing trend. And what about our own homes? Rousseau's company has easy care solutions to creating living walls that can be built in a hallway, living room, kitchen, anywhere inside. Go large or small with ByNature's fine product line that pro- vides a choice of installation methods. Build a wall or a picture, choose a new light fixture that is filled with plants, include a living bench and table. www.bynature- design.ca. Their designs are inspiring. The most affordable of ByNature's designs uses Felt Pockets to create green walls and vertical gardens of any shape or size by combining multiple pockets togeth- er. There is a list of plants on their website that they offer. Pothos, tradescantia and schefflera appear on the kitchen wall. The collection of preserved plants include ferns and mosses that provide a green wall or framed work of art that has the same benefits as a living wall with zero maintenance. Preserved with eco-friendly care, the pre- served products last for years. The arrangements are mounted on drywall. Bynature has a line of living lights that are stunning. Inspired by the hanging gardens of Babylon, the Baby- lon Light is a multifunctional pendant designe. by Ryan Taylor from Object Interface. It provides downlighting up to 180 degrees horizontally, and is a highlight situated-. above tables, work surfaces and transitional areas. Succulents, ground coverings and air plants are ideal lanting in the light. Taylor has also designed a well light planter and hemisphere planter "for those who love plants but not the clutter of flower pots". It can be a big step moving from a potted fern and a row of fresh herbs growing along the windowsill, to a wall filled with an abundance of fresh or preserved plants. But it appears that this is exactly what your in- ney nati fe craves. Custom built in 2013, this well appointed chalet style home is situated on 88 acres with walking trails in your own forested country estate. This Wellington countryside retreat is located 30 minutes from Pearson International Airport and 1/2 hour from Cambridge/KW-area. With 4 bedrooms, including an open concept loft master suite, this country home boasts a wood burning insert in a large open concept living space connected to the custom kitchen. The beautifully landscaped front and rear $1,999,000 MLS #30666891 ROYAL LEPAGE I WOLLE REALTY, sroxerace INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED A TESTE H Direct: 519-240-1416 Office: 519-578-7300 www.wollerealty.ca marciarenner@royallepage.ca entrance are a bonus while entertaining on the spacious deck. Potential for an Equestrian Farm or numerous otherdptions. Come and see this beautiful property today! Marcia RET TE Sales Representative