We often forget that some of the new shoots that appear at this time of year are just as beautiful as the flowers that eventually replace them, says Pat Edwards.  

Many plants are now recognised as being endangered in the wild. This means that they are not known to be growing anywhere where they were discovered as wild plants, writes Pat Edwards.

At this time of year we really value the evergreens, especially until the deciduous plants really start to produce their leaves, writes Pat Edwards. 

All the leaves have fallen now, and we should have cleared them from the lawns and paths. This is important, as if they are left on the lawns they cause the grass to become yellow, says Pat Edwards.  

We’ve had a good autumn, after all the problems of a summer that was too wet. The leaves are coloured up beautifully and look really stately for winter, writes Pat Edwards.