View from the farm: september

Scoop up armfuls of seasonal fruits, foliage and flowers – from your local farm shop or garden – to create colourful displays and toasty treats

As the days gently shorten and a whisper of autumn chills the morning air, September on the allotment is a truly magical time. It’s a month of duality: a joyous rush to gather the last of summer’s bou

Although some areas of Britain have been cooler ...

Our round-up of the funny, fascinating and unusual stories this fortnight

REAL readers' gardens!

IT’S easy to imagine the vegetable patch is winding down at this time of year – the tomatoes are ripening, courgettes are piling up, and the first leaves are beginning to yellow. But here’s something