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The arrival of autumn

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Smashing PUMPKINS • Celebrate the rich colours of autumn in fiery displays of the season’s best fruits – and flowers, too

A NEW LEASE OF LIFE • Modern architecture meets dramatic vintage style, transforming manor-house kennels in the Surrey Hills into a spectacular family home

Blazing A TRAIL • Escaping a high-pressure life, Ben Short has found peace in the Dorset countryside, helping to keep alive the ancient skill of charcoal burning

Perfectly PRESERVED • Capture the flavours and memories of these mellow months with simple ideas that make the most of the harvest

STARLING murmurations

AUTUMN’S GOLD • With its sweet, nutty flavour and vibrant orange flesh, butternut squash is a versatile veg that lends itself to many dishes, including desserts!

Forays into FORAGING • From his home in the Elan Valley of Wales, fungi fanatic Daniel Butler is on a mission to dispel the myths around mushrooms

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AUTUMN’S RICH BOUNTY • At Woodhill Manor, the changing of the season is marked by renewed activity as the garden gives up its last harvests of flowers and fruit, together with bursts of blazing colour

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gone to SEED • Honour the beauty of dried grasses and seed heads with simple displays – their intricate silhouettes need no further embellishment

ADVENTURES IN COLOUR • Transforming a “mysterious” house into the perfect home for her family set Gemma Lewis on a creative learning curve – with breathtaking results

A stitch IN TIME • Donna May Lynch makes clothes with care that are designed to last, using skills inherited from her mother that she is now passing on to her daughter

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Forever FLOWERS • These modern ways with dried flowers will bring the delights of summer into your home to enjoy through the darker months

FEEL THE KNEAD • Baking (and eating) your own bread is deliciously satisfying. It takes a little time and effort, but once you master the skills, the possibilities are almost endless

If wishes were HORSES • Toby Hoad has realised his dream of making a living from woodland, using traditional skills and working with heavy horses

natural WONDER • Take inspiration from nature’s autumn palette and fill your home with the colours of this mellow season

ROOM TO BREATHE • Restoring and reviving a characterful hillside cottage in Herefordshire took care, hard work and a talent for eclectic design on a tight budget

Rutting DEER

COFFEE culture • A chance encounter with coffee growers in Sumatra inspired David Beattie to build a sustainable business based on quality for customers and a fair deal for farmers

HOME COMFORTS • A feast for your eyes and tastebuds, these warming dishes bring an abundance of autumnal colours and flavours to your table

PARK LIFE • In the gardens of Monmouthshire’s Llanover House, Elizabeth Murray’s planting scheme ensures a fiery autumn display

Under THE TREES • Create an inviting space in your garden for friends to gather, and set the scene with easy makes using heady hops and rosy apples

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Rich PICKINGS • Gather friends for a day of happy harvesting, then relax around the table for a convivial...