The days might be cold and grey but your outside space can still bring you joy – there are sturdy, vigorous plants that will fill it with beauty and heart-lifting colour…

MAKE YOUR GARDEN A WINTER HAVEN FOR BIRDS, BEES AND BUGS WITH THESE FAUNA-FRIENDLY PLANTS AND FLOWERS

Vibrant fruits and berries are now starting to keep our gardens bursting with colour – but many come with myths and secrets!

Liz Zorab lists her favourites for early winter interest and scent

Brighten the dark days — and lift your spirits — with the blazing colours of dogwoods, bamboos and brambles

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