Dig in

Advice and inspiration with Nige Eaton , horticulture expert at Moss & Moor, Ilkley

‘Leave seed heads standing – echinacea, fennel, alliums. They look like sculptures dusted in frost and double up as bird feeders. Beauty with a purpose.’ ● National Garden Scheme Winter Openings: Nove

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

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

Whether you have a tiny terrace or a sprawling plot, now is the perfect time to rewild a patch of earth and create your own edible oasis

Every September, Heritage Open Days offers the chance to explore hundreds of gardens across England free of charge – from formal and botanical gardens to rooftop projects, secret courtyards and commun