In our “Colleague in the Spotlight” series, we meet Pieter Van de Velde, who transformed an old horse pasture behind his home into a flourishing patch of nature. Inspired by The Biggest Little Farm, Pieter and his family began a slow, hands-on experiment in biodiversity restoration. Step by step, they turned a barren field into a thriving habitat with hedges, trees, insects, and birds—without chemicals or shortcuts. Their weekend project is not about perfection but about balance, patience, and reconnecting with the land. For Pieter, working with nature is a source of peace, resilience, and wonder.

Plant World is a Dutch nursery offering over 4,000 tropical houseplants, including 85 exclusive varieties. Formed by the merger of three renowned growers, it combines craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability. Plants are grown naturally with care for people and planet. With partners worldwide and a strong focus on quality, Plant World brings colour, joy and longevity to homes. As sales manager Maik Duindam says: “We grow more than plants—we grow happiness.”