Notes on Nature

Who says connecting with Nature has to be sensible? We've gathered five of our favourite bonkers-but-brilliant outdoor contests that celebrate the natural world. Each event offers a fresh excuse to get outside, have some fun and deepen your connection with Nature, one barmy challenge at a time.

This ancient plant is one of Nature’s miracle workers, despite some people’s efforts to banish it from their gardens and lawns. Where other plants struggle to survive, moss thrives. But its superpowers don’t stop there…  

Got a lavender plant? Lucky you! Enjoy its calming aroma all year round by drying the flowers to make lavender bags. Here's how...

Nature connectedness is proven to improve not just our own wellbeing, but the wellbeing of the natural world itself. Many of us lose our connection to Nature as adults, but it's never too late to rebuild it – and your local park is the perfect place to do just that!

Telling the time with dandelion clocks, divining love with daisies – so many childhood games involve common flowers. Discover the origins of these rituals and find nostalgia in Nature.

90% of packaging from UK kitchens gets recycled, but the same can be said for just 50% of packaging from bathrooms. Time to reduce your bathroom's plastic footprint? These small changes can make a big difference. 

This special edition of Culture Forager is dedicated to one of our favourite ingredients: seaweed. Find out more about this sustainability superstar, make art with it  – even bathe in it!

From living fossils to bee-friendly flowers, weeds are fascinating. Here’s our guide to some of the most amazing weeds in the UK. You’ll never look at an overgrown verge in the same way again!

Bees are vital to our ecosystem and the food we eat, but sadly, many species are endangered. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to help, from growing bee-friendly plants to recording the bees you see.

Imagine having an infinite supply of fresh mint! We're here to show you how. This simple hack could provide you with more mint than you can imagine. It’s easy, fun and rewarding – and it all starts with a simple supermarket plant...

Bluebells are a natural national treasure. Every spring, these iconic, bell-shaped blooms bring a sea of bright blue and their distinctive sweet scent to our ancient woodlands. Find out where and when to see them, why they need protection and how to grow your own.  

Some of the most fascinating wildlife in the world exists in our parks and back gardens – we just have to zoom in a little closer to appreciate it. Summer is the perfect time to head outside on a minibeast safari and find a new appreciation for invertebrates.