Full-tilt florals As summer fades, there's no need for the garden to lose its lustre. There are plenty of plants that are going full tilt in September, injecting colour that can last well into early winter. As a bonus, they give insects like butterflies a chance to fuel up with nectar before it turns cold. Use these late-bloomers as permanent border plantings or raise in pots and move to wherever they're needed to pep up dull spots.
Dreamy spires
Tall spires and pokers contrast beautifully with circular- and ball-shaped flowers, like asters and dahlias. They also marry well with buff and silvery grasses. Top choices include crimson-pink Salvia 'Silas Dyson' (H60cm) and wine-plum Salvia 'Go-Go Purple' (H1m). Agastache 'Blue Fortune' has a double bubble of lavender-blue spikes and aromatic leaves (H1m), while red-hot poker 'Tawny King' (H1.2m) has torch-like heads of orange and cream.
HOT SHOTS
Warm up the garden with orange, red and yellow hues that glow in mellow September light.
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GARDEN notes
Dodge the chill with a minibreak in a cosy hotel
WINTER boltholes
Hearty food for a crowd to tuck into.Use our recipe for salt beef brisket(right) or swap for other cooked meat.
Bonny BUFFET
Usher in the new year with our prep-ahead classics
A YEAR to remember
For these three women, 2024 has been life-changing – for the best
'My rotating rodent was ahead of his time'
When it comes to animals, I grew up making allowances for all cats, however grumpy, and dogs with smiley faces (I apologise unreservedly to 'resting dog face' breeds for my blatant prejudice).
Look back AT 2024
Iconic Only Fools star Sir David Jason reflects on his 60-year career and describes the shock of discovering a daughter he never knew
CHRISTMAS health tricks
Your wellbeing doesn't need to hit the skids when the festivities begin. Take our quiz and find out how to stay on track – while still having fun
Almost 85? Don't remind me!'
Iconic Only Fools star Sir David Jason reflects on his 60-year career and describes the shock of discovering a daughter he never knew
What's with the BISCUITS?
Jammie Dodgers herald change at the charity shop
One Good TURN
Emma’s little girl knew the true meaning of Christmas
