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Search [![Outside In](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/OUTSIDEIN_Feb2017/Outside-In-logo-trans.png?width=239&height=61&name=Outside-In-logo-trans.png "Outside In")](http://www.outsidein.net.nz) [![Outside In](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/OUTSIDEIN_Feb2017/Outside-In-logo.png?width=239&height=61&name=Outside-In-logo.png "Outside In")](http://www.outsidein.net.nz) - [Portfolio](https://www.outsidein.net.nz/portfolio-homepage) - [Services](https://www.outsidein.net.nz/services/) - [Products](https://www.outsidein.net.nz/products) - [About](https://www.outsidein.net.nz/about) - [Contact](http://www.outsidein.net.nz/contact/) # Outside In Blog ![Outside In Blog](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/20161104_OutsideIn_DSC_0241.jpg?width=2476&name=20161104_OutsideIn_DSC_0241.jpg "Outside In Blog") ## [The History of the Humble House Plant](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/history-of-house-plants) Posted by [Adam Dawe](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/adam-dawe) on May 11, 2020, 12:00:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hubfs/April%20EDM%20and%20Landing%20Pages/Victorian%20House%20Plants%20UNSPLASH.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/history-of-house-plants)   Paintings, sculptures and hieroglyphs from yesteryear show that houseplant husbandry is an art form long practiced by our ancestors. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/history-of-house-plants) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/history-of-house-plants#comments-listing) Topics: [Wellbeing](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/wellbeing), [benefits of indoor plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/benefits-of-indoor-plants), [Indoor Plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/indoor-plants) ## [Plants - Fad or Future?](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/fad-or-future) Posted by [Maree Koroitamana](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/maree-koroitamana) on May 5, 2020, 3:52:06 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hubfs/April%20EDM%20and%20Landing%20Pages/Britomart%20Cooper%20%26%20Co.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/fad-or-future)   Of the 1970’s trends that have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years - including Elton John and Pantone Ultra Violet channelling the new purple - houseplants have made their millennial comeback. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/fad-or-future) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/fad-or-future#comments-listing) Topics: [Wellbeing](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/wellbeing), [benefits of indoor plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/benefits-of-indoor-plants), [Indoor Plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/indoor-plants) ## [The Greenwall Reinvented](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/thegreenwallreinvented) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on Mar 8, 2019, 1:38:41 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/20180803_OutsideIn_DSC4831.jpg?width=2560&name=20180803_OutsideIn_DSC4831.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/thegreenwallreinvented) **34 Sale St | Victoria Park** This unique building required an equally individual greenwall, adapted to fit into an outstanding feature of the 24 Sale St building: a light-shaft which lets natural light into the third and fourth floors of the building. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/thegreenwallreinvented) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/thegreenwallreinvented#comments-listing) Topics: [Vertical Gardens](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/vertical-gardens), [Indoor Plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/indoor-plants) ## [The Upside to Troughs](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-upside-to-troughs-blog) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on Feb 8, 2019, 12:27:04 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hubfs/20180803_OutsideIn_DSC4628-1.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-upside-to-troughs-blog) Office greenery has evolved from a token plant in the corner to becoming an integral and creative part of a functioning architectural space. Plant troughs are a unique product that not only look great but can be a simple yet inexpensive design solution with the power to transform an interior. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-upside-to-troughs-blog) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-upside-to-troughs-blog#comments-listing) Topics: [Vertical Gardens](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/vertical-gardens), [Indoor Plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/indoor-plants) ## [The Sheraton's New Urban Oasis](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/four-points-by-sheraton-blog) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on Jan 16, 2019, 3:23:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC0430.jpg?width=2560&name=_DSC0430.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/four-points-by-sheraton-blog) ## **Four Points by Sheraton | Auckland CBD** Working closely with the architect as the plans were laid down for the newly renovated Four Points by Sheraton meant that plants were an integral part of this exciting new hotel. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/four-points-by-sheraton-blog) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/four-points-by-sheraton-blog#comments-listing) Topics: [Vertical Gardens](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/vertical-gardens), [Indoor Plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/indoor-plants) ## [A Wintergarden Wonderland](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/a-wintergarden-wonderland-blog) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on Dec 12, 2018, 1:13:27 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/_DSC0320.jpg?width=2560&name=_DSC0320.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/a-wintergarden-wonderland-blog) ## **Rawhiti Estate Lifestyle Village | Remuera, Auckland** Right now we're all about one of the latest trends in architecture – integrated planting: designing objects, facades, furniture and materials to incorporate plants and greenery. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/a-wintergarden-wonderland-blog) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/a-wintergarden-wonderland-blog#comments-listing) Topics: [Vertical Gardens](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/vertical-gardens), [Indoor Plants](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/indoor-plants) ## [A state-of-the-art workplace: Vodafone’s new home](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/vodafones-new-home) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on Nov 21, 2018, 1:55:14 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hubfs/20180803_OutsideIn_DSC4780.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/vodafones-new-home) When Vodafone made the decision to depart the CBD and establish a single Auckland home on the North Shore they had a vision for the building to be a showcase for workplaces of the future. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/vodafones-new-home) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/vodafones-new-home#comments-listing) ## [The Power of Preserved Moss](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-power-of-preserved-moss-0) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on Oct 18, 2018, 1:06:53 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hubfs/20180803_OutsideIn_DSC4662-1.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-power-of-preserved-moss-0) ## **Are Preserved Moss & Plant Green Walls REAL?** We’re always asked if the moss is real. The answer is yes but, it’s not living. This is due to the moss having been preserved by a process of heat treating and submersion in a mineral salt solution. This permanently suspends any further decay or drying out yet, amazingly moss retains its natural air filtering abilities.  [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-power-of-preserved-moss-0) 6 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-power-of-preserved-moss-0#comments-listing) Topics: [Plant Walls](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/plant-walls), [Vertical Gardens](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/topic/vertical-gardens) ## [NZ: Pure or polluted](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/nz-pure-or-polluted-blog) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on Sep 19, 2018, 1:38:08 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture1-3.jpg?t=1536716919817&width=450&name=Picture1-3.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/nz-pure-or-polluted-blog) New Zealand has long marketed itself internationally as "100 percent pure" and tourists flock here after seeing stunning images of lakes, mountains, beaches and native bush. [Read More](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/nz-pure-or-polluted-blog) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/nz-pure-or-polluted-blog#comments-listing) ## [The \[Hopefully Clean\] Air We Breathe](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-hopefully-clean-air-we-breathe-blog) Posted by [Ryan McQuerry](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/author/ryan-mcquerry) on Sep 19, 2018, 1:31:36 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/hubfs/20180803_OutsideIn_DSC4544-2.jpg)](https://blog.outsidein.net.nz/the-hopefully-clean-air-we-breathe-blog) How much time do you spend inside? New research1 shows that city dwellers spend 90% of their time indoors, either at home, in the office or in vehicles. All this time spent indoors raises the question of indoor air quality and how that’s affecting our health. 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