I am a Professor of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph and also the Director of the Gosling Research Institute for Plant Preservation ([http://www.gripp.ca)]www.gripp.ca). I research the relationships and synergy among plants, traditional practices, meditation and health. I also publish an online magazine “Spiritual Botany” (www.spiritualbotany.com) to enhance awareness of plant-human relationships, plant biodiversity conservation, and environmental consciousness.