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.

Autumn, winter and spring are the best seasons to stargaze, says Neill Sanders, outreach astronomer at gostargazing.co.uk. “Most stargazing events are organised from the time clocks go back in October

Exciting ways to get away from it all

Dark nights don’t have to be spooky, thanks to these sparkling UK sites

Speak your mind

It’s well known that being outdoors, particularly in green spaces such as gardens and parks, can help reduce stress and improve our mood. Now, it’s also been scientifically proven that being near blue