Why real Christmas trees are awesome!
We love the smell of a real Christmas tree to make us feel all festive. But what are the other benefits of having a real tree this Christmas?
Nature & gardening
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer – celebrating 35 years of ozone layer protection
Back in 1985, the world’s governments came together and collectively adopted the Vienna Convention for the protection of the Ozone Layer. 35 years on, we look at what the ozone layer is, why it’s so important, and what has been done to protect it over the years.
Quotes about the environment, nature and sustainable living
Explore Ailuna’s list of inspiring quotes about the environment, nature, and sustainable living.
Deserving the peak – how to participate in Friluftsliv
In the previous article, we looked at what friluftsliv is and why we need it – and I believe we
need it more so than ever. Now, you might have read the previous article and wondered why I didn’t go into details
about what activities comprises friluftsliv. That is entirely by design, because I believe that it
is not as important what you do, but how you do it. Read on, for the all-important “how”.
Friluftsliv – what is it and how can it help us?
Over the past few years, a group of Scandinavian words has escaped the region’s borders and made themselves known to the rest of the world. Words like hygge, smorgasbord and
all of the nonsensical IKEA names have crept into mainstream media.
Friluftsliv is one of those words and is – like hygge – much more than just a word.
30 Days Wild – 30 ideas to get closer to nature
June marks the start of the Wildlife Trusts’ “30 Days Wild”. We’ve come up with our own list of 30 ideas for #30dayswild to help get you closer to nature.
Gardening with children – easy gardening projects you can do with your kids
Gardening with your children is a fantastic way to connect with one another and with nature. Our easy kids’ gardening projects are a great starting point.
Starting an edible windowsill garden: step-by-step
Starting an edible windowsill garden is easy. All you need is a sunny windowsill, a few supplies and our step-by-step guide.
