Discover it now wild garlic

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

SERVES 6 | PREP 20 MINS PLUS RESTING | COOK 2 HRS | EASY 1 tbsp olive oil300g venison mince1 onion, finely chopped3 garlic cloves, crushed2 bay leaves1 tsp ground cinnamon½ tsp ground allspice175ml re

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

In this new series, Ellen Mary explains how to make use of this seasonal stalwart herb

Mushrooms are hard to resist at this time of year, full of rich flavours for food that comforts

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 4 large field mushrooms4 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, chopped400g spinach leavesflour, for dusting1 tbsp thyme leaves500g block all-butter puff pastry140g sti