Note from the editor:

Welcome to the autumn edition of Bloom! It’s packed with practical advice, inspiring stories about nature and a celebration of all things green.

In issue 7, we ask some of the UK’s best garden designers for their advice on planning a garden, there’s a pro’s guide to making natural inks from plants, as well as top tips on harvesting veg, lifting a lawn and creating arrangements with dried flowers.

There’s a round up of top books for dark nights, an intro to Korean natural farming and a moving story about gardeners in refugee camps. Plus more things to do, grow and cook throughout the season…

Beautiful and hardworking, Bloom is for anyone with a passion for nature: so dig in, whether you have a garden, a balcony or a windowsill.