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Gardening & nature activities for Father's Day

Ahead of Father's Day, we share some ideas for gardening and nature-based fun that you can enjoy doing together.

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Create a nature sketchbook

A nature sketchbook can be a wonderful way to capture what you see and do in the garden. It offers creative freedom and a chance to appreciate nature in different ways.

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Vertical garden ideas

Gardening vertically allows you to enjoy growing plants even in the smallest spaces. We look at ideas from outdoor wall gardens to vertical veg.

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Emma's story – gardening has opened a new path

Making time for the garden has been life changing for Emma. She shares the ways it creates ‘pockets of joy’ and has supported during menopause.

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Gardening with a lung condition

Millions of people across the UK have lung conditions, such as asthma, bronchiectasis, or pulmonary fibrosis. We share advice on gardening comfortably for health and wellbeing.

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Gardening activities and heart disease

Finding enjoyable and manageable gardening activities can help your long-term rehabilitation, recovery and wellbeing.

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