Discover how embracing the arts and connecting with nature in the city can change lives  Amongst the hustle and bustle of London it feels like people are moving far too quickly to notice what is happening around them, and crucially what is happening internally to mental and physical health. Studies have shown more than one…

Foraging expert Ricardo Acerola uncovers the hidden world of urban foraging and explains how your next meal is just a wild plant away   As I walk the streets of South-East London my nose is overwhelmed by car fumes and my ears are stung by the sharp sounds of traffic and blaring ambulances. It’s lunch…

Nettle magazine dives into park bathing for the first time! Encountering sensory exercises to calm the brain, Nettle shares their first-hand experience indulging in park bathing.   In a fast urban city like London, it can feel like your mind has to keep up with the pace too. But with activities like Park Bathe, we…

An interview with two professional herbalists who give an inside scoop on the science of herbology. When someone says the word medicine, we automatically link the image in our heads to a white circular pill prescribed by a doctor in a white coat and a prescription with indecipherable handwriting. This, however, wasn’t always the case.…

From ten-hour loops of serene forest whispers to the tactile immersion of a VR sun-drenched beach, our quest to perfect a natural world within our minds and virtual spaces is growing.  Are we fleeing from reality or drawing it closer than ever? Is it a retreat or a reconnection? Honestly, this exploration won’t provide a…