Step into spring!

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler

If you’re planning to enter our Animal Kingdom round, which launches next week, take these tips from three of last year’s top ten photographers

Sue Bradley rustles up some enticing ways to enable you to enjoy, and benefit from, your garden over the months ahead

With drier springs becoming the norm, autumn is now the prime season for action in the garden

Stuck for inspiration? Pick one of our quick and easy ideas and head out with your camera

Planning ahead and good weather will help you achieve incredible starburst shots