The countryside in… october

Karen Youngs encounters a rare and endearing animal, which is resident on an island off the Dorset coast

With returning swifts screaming across the rooftop and golden buttercup pollen gilding his Wellingtons as he strides across the cow meadow, John Lewis-Stempel marvels at the many pleasures of May

Kari-Astri Davies visits an influential garden and sings the praises of a colourful border stalwart

I t’s the summer solstice, and the mountains ...

When summer beckons, it is answered by a chorus of glorious roses that fill an enchanting Isle of Wight garden, created from scratch by Derek and Louise Ness

Relaxing our grip on our gardens and creating a closer harmony with wildlife is bringing a new beauty to our outdoor spaces – gentler, looser and naturally delightful