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.

Add displays of aromatic, foraged, garden greenery around your home this Christmas for natural embellishments that will release a delicate fragrance

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

It’s cold out there, but a walk in nature and the woods can heal body and soul. Here’s our expert guide to appreciating trees

With temperatures dropping, here’s how to turn your home into a botanical paradise

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