Some of our greatest thinkers extolled the virtues of nature, from Hippocrates, “Nature itself is the best physician,” to Albert Einstein, “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” No surprise that naturalist John Muir noted “Allow nature’s peace to flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.” The importance of spending time outdoors to our physical, mental and spiritual health has been widely documented.
To learn more about inviting outdoor spaces we spoke with Margot Shaw, founder and editor-in-chief of Flower magazine, whose latest book, “Flowering Outdoors: Gardens and Parties,” features beautiful gardens to inspire us to explore nature and even create our own verdant space.
