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

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

Remember, remember, watch wildlife in November,

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!

As autumn draws to a close and the first signs of winter appear, the Lake District is arguably more beautiful than ever. Crowds have thinned out after a busy summer but visitors can still enjoy stunni