On reflection

Lean in to the season of crunching leaves and misty magic

As the golden days of summer fade, a new beauty emerges on the allotment. October brings a crisp chill to the air and a magnificent array of colours, a time for reflection and preparation. The past mo

The garden has given me much joy this year, though it’s not been without its challenges! Especially the weather, with so little rain for long periods. But those two months of drought made little impac

If you know where to look and what to do with it, profound pleasure can be gleaned from foraging autumn’s hedgerow bounty, says John Wright

Writing home with…

Karen Youngs encounters squabbling herons and glimpses an elusive predator on a waterside walk