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Essential tips for first-time campers
Never been camping before? Sarah Marshall asks the experts about what to consider.
James St: Time to fire up the barbecue for family summer dining
NOW that summer is upon us, we take every opportunity we can to fire up the barbecue and enjoy dining alfresco in the garden as a family.
Parenting: How to navigate summer festivals with your teenager
IF YOU’RE taking your teen to any of the big festivals this summer, you are probably thinking about all the things that could possibly go wrong.
SAS: Who Dares Wins star Jay Morton: We’re not designed for offices and computers
The mountaineer and former Special Forces operator talks to Abi Jackson about his love of the outdoors, and why he tries not to be too regimented.
The best scented plants to enhance your balmy summer evenings
NOW that many of us have given our barbecues an airing and are enjoying the longer evenings, it’s wonderful to take in the variety of scents which pervade in the garden when the sun goes down.
Gardening: How to encourage green-fingered kids
IT'S TIME to get your children into the garden, or at least let off steam in the open space.
Muslim hiking group founder: Weatherproof prayer mat ‘brilliant’ for community
Wiggle, Adidas Terrex and Muslim Hikers created a prayer mat which is designed to withstand rain and outdoor conditions.
Gardening: Give your outside space festive sparkle by lighting it up in winter
GLOW events at RHS gardens, Kew and other outside spaces which provide spectacular light festivals in winter make for a great evening out – but how about bringing a little bit of that sparkle home? There are lots of ways to make your own garden glow, using outdoor fairy lights, lanterns and uplighting in warm, welcoming tones, to cheer the cold nights and get you into the festive spirit.
Adventurer Steve Backshall and Olympic rower Helen Glover on why they love getting their three children outdoors
YOU don't get much more of an outdoor-type than the adventurer Steve Backshall - although his wife, Olympic rower Helen Glover, isn't far behind.
Gardening: How urbanites can reconnect with nature on their doorstep
WHEN nature lover and teacher Helen Rook’s beloved dog Mia died four years ago, she initially found it difficult to go for walks without her faithful friend.