3 Ways to Bring the Great Outdoors Indoors During the Pandemic

Going a little stir crazy and missing the great outdoors? As we all hunker down and do our part to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 many of us are missing nature and the outdoor world, things we likely took for granted just weeks ago. We have come up with a few ways you can bring the great outdoors into your home or condo as you self-isolate and practise social distancing.

Start an indoor garden

The very best way to bring nature indoors? Start your very own indoor garden. An indoor herb garden will provide you with delicious herbs to season your meals over the summer months, lower your grocery bill and bring you the excitement and satisfaction of growing your own food. Checkout the indoor gardening kits available at Indigo.ca or Mod Sprout and get your green thumb on today!

Scents that evoke the outdoors

Few things are more evocative in life than that of scent. What scents remind you of the great outdoors? Whether it’s a fresh cut lawn, mossy forest or soothing lavender garden, transform your home or condo into an outdoor oasis with candles, a diffuser and essential oils. Try Dr. Hauschka’s Spruce Bath and you’ll feel as though you have been transported to a Norwegian forest or check out the Canadian based company Natural Soy and stock up on scents such as Eucalyptus Mist, Lavender Dream, Evergreen Forest and Peony Blossom.

Nature-inspired literature

Now more than ever is the perfect time to take advantage of the transformative powers of literature. Nothing will make you feel as though you have left the confines of your condo and travelled to the far ends of the earth than a riveting novel or biography. From floating down the Mississippi River with Huck and Jim, walking around Walden Pond with Thoreau to undertaking the Appalaichan Trail with Bill Bryson, take this time to discover new classics and revisit old favourites.

We hope that everyone is staying safe and healthy during this difficult time!