Master the art of garden lounging

As rising temperatures, droughts and flash flooding make gardening more unpredictable, shade could be the solution – for the good of your garden and your health

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

Shake off those dreaded seasonal blues with some budget-friendly TLC

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

Editor and resilient-gardening expert Kim Stoddart rustles up some excuses for creative gardening play

Turn the space you’ve got into the garden you want – fast!