Editor’s Letter

utumn will soon be upon us, and though I intend to make the most of these late summer days, I do relish the changing of the seasons. I can’t wait to take a walk in the decorating feature (page 22), which celebrates heritage-inspired wallpapers that will help you to reflect back, from faithfully reproduced archive prints to fresh takes on original designs that are perfect for period homes. Elsewhere this issue, we look at how to extend garden interest into autumn and winter with evergreens (page 133). These versatile plants form an essential backdrop to flowers in spring and summer, but in the colder months they truly come into their own, giving life and structure to a scheme that would otherwise be bare and bleak. Explore the potential of foliage beyond the many shades of green, from warm reds and golds to cool greys and silvers, or even variegated leaves, to make a beautiful feature. Finally, if you want to keep the memory of summer going through the coming seasons, then subscribe to this month to receive a free English Country Garden mug from Sophie Allport, worth £12.50 (page 50). I do hope you enjoy the issue.