In tune with nature

Vibrant orange pumpkins, ready to be carved into lanterns for Halloween, are synonymous with October. However, along with fellow squashes and gourds, they are much more than just a seasonal decoration

PLACES TO GO, THINGS TO DO, IDEAS TO TRY

Vibrant blooms for end-of-season splendour

It may be September but there’s plenty of life in the garden yet!

Karen Youngs revels in the changing landscape and encounters a handsome game bird on a morning walk

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