Good Nature

Filled with practical tips, showing how increasing our exposure to plants by even small amounts can make a significant difference * Guardian *
This lucid and entertaining book presents compelling scientific evidence that proves what many of us have perhaps long suspected: nature is really good for us. I found it revelatory -- Richard Deverell, Director of Kew
Should be mandatory reading for teachers, clinicians and basically everyone else. What a superb book, marshalling together all of the evidence needed to make a case for more nature everywhere, for nature in all policies -- Chris van Tulleken
We’ve all understood for years that spending time in nature makes us feel better. This brilliant and important book lays out the ground-breaking science behind the feeling. A critical tool arguing for us all to have access to diverse green spaces -- Rosie Boycott, author of OUR FARM
Good Nature is a game-changer – the book that proves how living with plants transforms our lives. Beautifully written, masterfully explained, Kathy Willis reveals the cutting-edge science behind the power of flora to heal and sustain us – from forests to the humble house plant. I defy anyone to read this book and not embrace a life with plants! -- Isabella Tree, author of WILDING
Loved it. It should be required reading for … anybody who values their health. Her engaging writing can’t help but change the way we look at the world and I will be astonished if any reader doesn’t change at least some habits to take advantage of the fascinating benefits she so clearly outlines -- John Cherry, founder of Groundswell
Kathy Willis argues in this revealing, optimistic book [that] “science backs up our instincts” about the benefits of interacting with the natural world . . . As this lucid, readable book shows, in many cases, “The prescription is NATURE” -- Nick Rennison * Daily Mail *
Illuminating . . . Willis produces a fascinating, comprehensive and highly convincing argument * Observer *