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Just when the garden’s winding down, they’re in FULL SWING – bold, bright, and worth the wait!

IF your garden is anything like mine, most of the borders and pots have peaked by this time, shifting from full-on florals to fading foliage. There are a few late-to-the-party dahlias, the cosmos are

As the season turns, there’s no need to stick to fiery hues – choose cool, calm colours instead

Kari-Astri Davies considers choosing tulips to fire up her beds in the wake of bulb-buying frustration

FOR JOHN KEATS, AUTUMN WAS THE SEASON OF MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS. HERE, THE COUNTRY LIVING TEAM AND FRIENDS HIGHLIGHT WHAT THIS TIME OF YEAR MEANS TO THEM – FROM CRAFTING WREATHS TO BOTTLING SLOE GIN

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