October brings the first of the frosts, bewitching mist, the turning of leaves and a host of otherworldly visitors, finds John Lewis-Stempel

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

Remember, remember, watch wildlife in November,

Looking to bring the full panoply of autumn colour into your garden? Try a deciduous shrub, says Joe Swift

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

Rhus typhina Obviously, I love all the plants on these pages, but I am particularly excited by a Rhus at this time of year. Spoilsports will warn you about the suckering habit of this tree but let’s i