This can be a strange time in the gardening year. We are watching leaves turn from vibrant green to coppery oranges and deep reds, with some trees starting to shrug off their coverings. Where annual plants are coming to the end of their lifecycles, though, garden beds will be emptying – and unlike in the springtime, it can feel like a challenge to fill them.
Fruit and veg growers among us are likely harvesting lots of delicious produce – the last of the tomatoes, courgettes and beans, as well as the start of the wonderful autumn fruits, including apples, pears and figs, which are ready to be baked into delicious tarts, jams, crumbles and more.
