Episode 31: Laura Bertucci - My private garden
‘A house without house plants, for me, is an empty house’
- Laura Bertucci
Laura has a passion for houseplants and has created a small jungle inside her home. She now combines her interest in plants with a love of drawing and painting, a combination which provides a calm sanctuary among the stressors of life. During the interview, Laura opens up about anxiety and depression and how nature and art help her find strength, and care for herself, during stressful times.
Listen to hear more about:
How and why Laura surrounds herself with houseplants.
How nature and art can be a ‘mental shelter’ in times of anxiety.
The deep connection that can be developed with plants.
How finding time to draw can sometimes be hard when overwhelmed by the needs of those we care for.
How Laura gives focused attention to her plants to discover their individual needs.
Colour mixing and how achieving a good colour match is part theory and part intuition.
How Laura’s life has changed since the pandemic and how she has adapted to these changes.
How we can tune into our innate connection with nature.
Discover more about Laura through her website as well as on Instagram @myprivategarden_ and Twitter @myprivategarde1.
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