Ding. Dong! There may seem to be no escape from the countdown to Christmas but forget preparations for a few minutes and lose yourself in what nature is offering – look out the window and be entranced by the changing landscape as nature moves to its darker side.
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Discover articles on garden design, seasonal planting tips for your garden and other news and views from Gillian Goodson Designs.
Finding joy in the new season
Throw caution to the wind and don’t let the shorter days and longer nights hem you in. With autumn drawing to a close and winter creeping in, treat the new month as you would a new love and your spirits will be insuppressible!
Read MoreRevelling in seasonal colour
Greet that crisp air as you open the front door and the sparkle of morning sunlight on dew-covered lawns with open arms, take deep breaths and let it invigorate and kick-start your day.
Read MoreLooking towards autumn
There are days when it is easier to submit to feelings of lacklustre and gormlessness. Tempting as it is to close the blinds and shut out the world, tackle it head on – head outside. It’s astounding what fresh air and a change of scenery can do – the perfect tonic!
Read MoreFrom high heels to wellies
Having worked in the legal profession for more than a decade, I fondly recall the moment I told my father that I was hanging up my heels and donning wellies instead!
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