Bob explains how to make the most of autumn’s priceless bounty

How to carry on growing food over winter ...

Winter’s here – the perfect time to tackle repairs and revamp spaces without breaking the bank

Ivy flowers have gone over and now berries are starting to form. Avoid cutting these back and allow them to develop as a food source for birds. Ivy berries ripen in late winter and are often not eaten

Bob Flowerdew explains which gifts to avoid, and what might be gratefully received

Lynn Farram and the congregation of Christ Church, Norris Green, Liverpool