Savour summer

The latest from Carol's beautiful cottage garden... plus her diary for the week!

Val Bourne celebrates a sturdy flower that twinkles in the autumn sun, proving that the season’s finale can be just as vibrant as its peak

Vibrant shades that bring warmth and sunshine to the garden

Vibrant blooms for end-of-season splendour

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

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