On reflection

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

October brings the first of the frosts, bewitching mist, the turning of leaves and a host of otherworldly visitors, finds John Lewis-Stempel

ONE of the things I like most about October is that there’s a kind of restfulness,” Jack said. “The bustle of summer is over, with its holidays and visitors and outings. “And the September jobs, such

Nature needs time to adapt to changing conditions,

Though the cheerful chest of a robin can be seen throughout the year, this friendly bird has become synonymous with the festive season. This largely dates back to Victorian Christmas cards depicting p

THE apple crops up in many world religions, mythologies and traditions. It is a supermarket best-seller and this year, we are relishing a bumper crop boasting a fine skin finish and a tasty, sweet fla