When the holidays are over and routine begins to set in, that bitter feeling of farewell often appears. But some have found a different way to extend the summer: looking up and being amazed by the birds crossing the sky. What once seemed like a hobby Reserved for ornithologists with notebooks and binoculars, it can be a leisure activity accessible to all audiences. And the last days of August and the beginning of September are ideal for delving into this world.

The weather is nice, and going for a run early in the morning to take care of yourself is appealing. In summer, the streets, trails, and beaches fill with people who want to take advantage of the cool hours of the day to get active and enjoy the outdoors. Among the runners, hikers and cyclists, there is a group that has gone a step further. These are practitioners of plogging, people who combine exercise with waste collection, a practice that has found its best showcase on social media.

A small balcony, spaces that fit four pots, and even the tightest corners can be converted into a vegetable garden. You don't have to be a farmer to harvest your own tomatoes and other vegetables full of vitamins and energy. Now that the warmer weather is fully upon us and the days are long, aromatic herbs and vegetables reach their peak on the balconies, terraces, and patios of many homes, where all kinds of plants are grown, even if only in small yields. A little bit of sun, and above all, a willingness to get dirty with the soil, is all it takes to harvest homemade organic vegetables.