Counting butterflies reduces anxiety

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

In an insect-rich summer common blue THE ‘insectageddon’ ...

To mark our 40th birthday, we launched a landmark survey investigating how nature affects mental wellbeing. Is pottering around outside better than pounding the treadmill at the g ym? Is a walk in the park as good as weeding your garden? Which British flower is the best mood-booster? The results are in…

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Tempt pretty butterflies into your garden with these blooms

The first small tortoiseshell I’ve seen this year has just fluttered past – and my heart soared. This is one of those iconic common and widespread butterfly beauties that reminds me of my childhood ro