These are the picnic trends you need to know about

Now that spring is upon us, it’s time to throw open the doors and pack a basket. It’s the perfect time for a picnic.

But before you reach for your thermos, take a look at the top picnic ideas that are trending on Pinterest. From picnic pies to eco-friendly supplies, check out the Pinteresting ideas to inspire your next outdoor get-together.

Picnic with a view

Pinners are grabbing their baskets and heading for picturesque sites for their picnic adventures. Saves for ‘natural getaways’ are up 337 per cent globally year on year, as reported in the Pinterest Global Entertaining Report).

How amazing is this new table available for pop up picnics with the incredible @wandering.picnics and what an incredible view of Kyogle. Wandering picnics is a great idea for parties, proposals, baby showers, hens parties. #kyoglecountry #kyogleculture #kyoglensw #picnic #popuppicnic #picnicparty

#picnicsbythelake #picnics #picnicdecoration #picnicparty #picnicsetup

Always dreaming about the next deliciously decadent escape. . . . . . . . . . . . . #picnictime #picnicparty #picnicvibes #picnicgoals #tastethisnext #insiderfood #foodparadise #food52grams #foodphotography #eatprettythings #eatwellbewell #itstartswithfood #makeitdelicious #instatasty #toogoodtoeat #plateup #appetitejournal #thefeedfeed #foodiesofinstagram #foodieofig #feelgoodfood #eatyourcolors #visitsunshinecoast #malenybotanicgardens #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #restaurantaustralia #deeplovepicnics #sunshinecoasthinterland #SunsineCoast

Pack a picnic! #wine #winewednesday🍷 #winetasting #wines #wineinacan #cannedwine #picnic #picnicinthepark #picnicparty Photo credit to @will_justen @unsplash

Transportable food

Cut down on the washing up by swapping a bowl for a jar. You’ll have less stuff to lug around and it’s easily transportable. On Pinterest, saves for ‘picnic in a jar’ have increased by 346 per cent. Pins from no-bake cheesecake in a jar to banana bread in a jar are popular.

Lunch! #masonjarsalad #healthyeating #fadfood #picnicinajar #citygirlcountrygirl #yum #lunchinajar #picnic

Tasty Food Optimising picnic jar! Packed with mange tout, pickled cabbage, olives, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, Parmesan cheese and coriander - totally delish! #kilnerjar #picnicinajar #foodoptimising #slimmingworldpicnic #foodoptimisingpicnic #slimmingworld #losingweight #freefood

Dass Brownie und Cheesecake eine Traumkombi sind, war mir ja schon klar aber diese Brownie-Cheesecake-Dessert im Glas mit Blaubeeren 😍😱 das ist ein Gläschen voll Glück 😍 Und das im besten Abendlicht fotografiert, ist schon ein klitzekleines bisschen Magiiie 💕💕 Muss ich fragen, ob ihr das Rezept wollt? 🤔 #browniecheesecake #cheesecakeinajar #cheesecakedessert #eatdessertfirst #browniecheesecakedessert

#bananabreadinajar #homemade #napiliflofarm #napilifarmersmarket #saturday 8-11am see you there!!

Picnic pies

Easy to eat, on-the-go snacks are trending on Pinterest, with saves for ‘picnic pies’ up 78 per cent globally since last year.

A new picnic recipe - Little Sausage, Sage and Red Onion Pies - made with 6 @debbieandandrews Perfect Pork Sausages and 250g @jus_rol Light Puff Pastry at only 5 @weightwatchersuk Smart Points per pie! Perfect with a dollop of mustard, piccalilli or chutney and served with salad #lavenderandlovage #instafoodblogger #pies #sausages #porkpies #sausagepies #picnic #picnicpies #fbcuk #fbcuk16 #fbcuk2016 #sage #foodporn #porksausages

Pork Pie topped with Stilton & Branston Pickle....Pre orders close at 10am today. . @pacdonpark Pork Pies. Handmade by two British lads Jim & Pete using finest Australian ingredients & free range pork encased in a delicious rich pastry which is made using their own dry-rendered lard. Pardon Park Pork Pies are baked in the traditional manner, without using a supporting tin or hoop like most other pies. This gives the classic bow-sided shape in the style of an authentic Melton Mowbray Pork Pie. . The link between Pork Pies & Cheese? Over the centuries, the Melton Mowbray area of the UK developed a very high concentration of cheese production in particular Stilton The development of the diary industry was encouraged by the Enclosure Awards of the 1700's which incidentally created the perfect foxhunting environment. Whey, a by-product of the cheese industry, was an ideal food for pigs so pork became a common feature of the Melton diet. Perfect for a picnic with some Stilton or Cheddar, mustard and a beer . #porkpies #picnicpies #pacdonpark #freerangepork #britishfood #porkpie #cheesefact #stilton #huntingsnacks #holidaysnacks #christmas . Orders via info@harperandblohm.com

Eco-friendly picnics

Saves for reusable utensils have increased by 221 per cent globally over the last 12 months on Pinterest, from coffee coffee cups to metal straws.

Our Reusable Straws are an environmentally friendly product and comes in 100% plastic free packaging. Each straw is made from FDA Approved High Grade Stainless Steel making them scratch and rust proof and very durable. They work exactly the same as a plastic straw, yet these will last for years and years and won't be found in landfill or in the oceans. Whether you are using a giant gin glass, half pint or pint glass these straws are the perfect fit. Use our extra wide straw for smoothies and cocktails.The spoon is great for stirring crushed ice cocktails and smoothies. This straw set will add an elegant touch to your drinks and impress your friends and family. Each set contains 2 straight, 2 bent, 1 smoothie straw (with a much wider inner diameter of 7mm), 1 stirrer spoon and 2 cleaning brushes. . The stirrer spoon comes in 2 parts making deep cleaning much easier. Simply push the spoon head onto the handle. Cleaning your reusable straws is so easy! 2 cleaner brushes are included so the straws can be washed by hand. Straws can also be washed safely in the dishwasher. We recommend rinsing your straw after use. Premium manufacturing ensures these straws have a smooth rounded end and leave no metallic taste in the mouth. They are very lightweight so will not damage teeth or dentures. ❤️🌎❤️🌎❤️🌎❤️🌎❤️🌎❤️🌎❤️🌎❤️🌎 @helivinguk #reusablestraw #besensiblegoreusable #metalstraw #environmentallyfriendly #smoothiestraw #reusablestrawset #plasticfreepackaging #stainlesssteelstraw

It's almost the weekend * And we are kickstarting Friday with plenty of Smoothies!! Why not grab one of our reusable cups and pick a smoothie of your choice for FREE!! . . . . . . #smoothie #smoothietime #breakfastsmoothie #truro #cafe #deli #reusuablecup #plasticfree #plasticfreecornwall #reusablestraw #plasticfreetruro #friyay #fridayvibes

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Rebecca Lowrey Boyd

Rebecca Lowrey Boyd is a former magazine editor and the founder of Wee Birdy, one of The Sunday Times’ Top 50 Blogs in the World. A design nerd and bird enthusiast, she can usually be found poring over Pinterest, knee-deep in Bunnings or sticky-beaking at modernist homes in Sydney’s bushburbia.