This month’s make it

Autumn is a glorious time to create beautiful decorations that celebrate the turning season. Whether you have a terrace of pots, garden, an allotment or simply enjoy foraging on walks, there are count

Peter Marriott discusses simple ways of capturing the look of the most romantic of seasons.

FOR JOHN KEATS, AUTUMN WAS THE SEASON OF MISTS AND MELLOW FRUITFULNESS. HERE, THE COUNTRY LIVING TEAM AND FRIENDS HIGHLIGHT WHAT THIS TIME OF YEAR MEANS TO THEM – FROM CRAFTING WREATHS TO BOTTLING SLOE GIN

Made in rich autumnal tones, these striking yarn decorations bring the shapes and colours of the season into the home

Allowing plants to fend for themselves without staking builds resilience and creates relaxed billowing borders in this windswept autumn garden

Scoop up armfuls of seasonal fruits, foliage and flowers – from your local farm shop or garden – to create colourful displays and toasty treats