Many people are sure that the plants in their garden respond positively to their touch, and science is now finding proof of this phenomenon. Researchers in the US have shown that plants register the beginning and end of every touch. The scientists gently probed the plant’s cells under a microscope to see what the response would be. “We found that plant cells sense the pressure when touched, and when it is released they sense the drop in pressure.”

You can experience this right here on Ibiza at BIBO Park. Their “Plant Piano” uses the interaction between humans and plants to create beautiful music. A series of long cylinders have plants on top, and if you touch the plant with an inanimate object nothing happens. But if you touch it with your hand a beautiful sound emerges from the speakers. The plants act as natural antennas that can sense the electromagnetic field of your body, and this is transformed into sounds by the system. Each cylinder has a different sound, so you can create your own symphony. It’s a wonderful experience of connection that will bring new meaning to the power of hugging a tree or talking to your plants.