A lyonnais by adoption, and born to landscape gardeners, maxime has a passion for plants and a love of japanese spiritualism. In 2020, he successfully launched france’s first “monthly plant box.

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Keen to reconnect urban dwellers with nature, and the benefits it offers humanity, Maxime Thevenon is bringing the world of plants into our apartments. Each month, in his e-shop, you will find a themed box containing three baby plants, along with tips to take the best care of them. In a few weeks’ time, the thirty-something is hoping to take his business to the next level by opening his first brick-and-mortar shop in Lyon.

Musique

"I have very eclectic tastes, ranging from rock to pop, and sometimes even a bit of Katy Perry when the occasion calls. The song that best represents Hankō is ‘Goodbye Soleil’ by Phoenix, a pop song that brings together various influences."

Last text message

" It was a text message about the new embroidered work  overalls that we will be receiving soon. I gave the dressmaker my measurements. "

Social network

"For work, I use Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and TikTok. I spend an average of two hours a day on them, but Sunday is my day off, when I totally disconnect. "

Apps

"I don’t use apps much in my personal life, but the app I use most for work is Instagram. Plants have a visual and decorative appeal, which suits this network well. "