How is climate change impacting fall foliage?

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

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

Autumn is a brilliant time to get outdoors, connect with nature and boost your sense of wellbeing. Tune into meditative forest-bathing, wild swim in the sea and raise your eyes to the mystery of star-studded skies. Or simply walk, reflect and get creative, says Kerry Fowler

Toby explains how plants and trees set up natural defences and outlines what we can do to help

Lean in to the season of crunching leaves and misty magic

No nonsense trends, no impossible goals, just simple, straightforward advice for good health-keeping. This month… Psychologist Dr Stephanie Fitzgerald on how to unlock the healing powers of autumn and winter