Sweet as pie

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

Tidy-up time is valuable as garden debris helps soil, wildlife and next year’s growth

Black is the new black in the berry aisle, where consumers are falling in love with new, sweeter varieties, as Michael Barker discovers

■ Serves 4 ■ Prep 30 mins ■ Cook 50 mins 4 large field mushrooms4 tbsp olive oil1 garlic clove, chopped400g spinach leavesflour, for dusting1 tbsp thyme leaves500g block all-butter puff pastry140g sti

Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

Whether you have a tiny terrace or a sprawling plot, now is the perfect time to rewild a patch of earth and create your own edible oasis