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18.08.2023 - 11:17 / thespruce.com / Sarah Lyon
Your backyard is a place where you can go and unwind from daily stressors. There's nothing better than coming home from a long day at the office and spending some time reading or relaxing with a favorite beverage while taking advantage of the last few hours of sunlight.
If you're hoping to turn your backyard into more of a respite, all you'll need are a few key items. We've rounded up our favorite picks that are under $100 and will make your outdoor space feel like a zen retreat.
West Elm
Enjoy your backyard at all times of the day by investing in some lanterns to keep outdoors. This way, you can comfortably read, eat, and entertain guests outside even after the sun goes down. This wooden lantern is both stylish and contemporary.
The Home Depot
Wind chimes will add a soothing touch to your yard and serve as a calming element as you sit outside and relax. The rainbow colorway will add the perfect pop of color to any corner of your outdoor space.
Wayfair
To make your backyard feel like more of a secluded oasis, consider installing a privacy panel like this one, made out of faux ivy. Simply place it over your fence so that neighbors and passersby cannot see through and you have your own private space.
Amazon
Don't let critters get you down as you spend time outdoors. Light these citronella candles to keep bugs away like a pro. Best of all, the blue and white design on this three-pack of candles is actually classic, so it'll blend right in with the rest of your decor.
Rugs USA
Make your porch or patio feel a bit more warm and cozy with the addition of an indoor and outdoor rug. You can never go wrong with a classic beige rug, which will complement a wide range of furniture styles.
Pottery Barn
Rather than picking up some
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Join Emma the Space Gardener as she explores gardening on Earth… and beyond! In this episode, Emma recaps the latest space plant news and then talks about some of the seeds with space stories.
While we’re waiting for Tim Peake to blast off to the International Space Station (ISS) to begin his Principia mission, I thought it might be fun to have a look at the first Briton in space – Helen Sharman, who was also the first woman to visit the Mir space station, in 1991.
Join Emma the Space Gardener as she explores gardening on Earth… and beyond! In this episode, Emma recaps important spacecraft Arrivals and Departures and learns about growing nutrients and medicines in space. There’s a new plant experiment running on the International Space Station, and exciting news from ESA.
Header image: Mission specialist Sally Ride became the first American woman to fly in space. NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center
Header image: Blue Origin
I imagine the Apollo 11 astronauts had plenty to do while they were hurtling towards the Moon, but from a bystander’s perspective it was probably pretty dull stuff. Still, it’s Day 3 of the mission, so let’s have a look at what they’ve got stashed away in their space age picnic basket.
Header image: Virgin Galactic’s Carrier Aircraft VMS Eve and VSS Unity Take to the Skies (Virgin Galactic)
Header image: One of the Vanguard satellites being checked out at Cape Canaveral, Florida in 1958. NASA
Back in 2014, I bought some seeds that had been into space. They are cinnamon basil (Ocimum basilicum Cinnamon), still sealed into their space packet.
Header image: A SpaceX Dragon capsule, NASA Johnson/Flickr, CC BY-NC
On 10th June, thousands of scientists worldwide went on strike, putting their research activities on hold for a day to reflect and take action on systemic inequalities in science. #ShutDownStem was part of the wider Black Lives Matter protests, forcing us to take a long, hard look at how systemic racism affects people of colour.