In this monthly series, the fantastic folk at health charity Thrive offer some lovely project ideas to help you find excuses to enjoy the nurturing potential of your garden and the natural world at large.

Follow some simple steps to give nature the support it needs through the cold months

With a few easy tweaks – from mowing smarter to welcoming wildflowers – your patch of green can be a planet-friendly mini ecosystem

Even the smallest actions can make a difference and lift spirits

Editor Kim Stoddart explains how she has evolved her resilient approach over the years to find a balance for both garden and gardener

In this monthly series, the fantastic folk at health charity Thrive offer a lovely project idea to help you find excuses to enjoy the nurturing potential of your garden