10 reasons to love autumn

As the sun sets on summer, we should relish the thought of autumn. Here are 10 reasons why.

Apples

Best when you pick them yourself, especially from trees stumbled upon during country walks.

Crunching leaves

Image courtesy Ben Goode

Who doesn’t love the sound of leaves crunching underfoot in the crisp morning air?

Nuts

Whether you are watching squirrels collect acorns, picking walnuts for yourself or cracking brazils by the fire – nuts are an essential ingredient for a wonderful autumn.

PumpkinsCarved and glowing, these orange lanterns are fun and spooky at the same time.

Hot chocolateal fresco

Sitting outside a café, wrapped in coat and scarf, how could anyone drink anything else?

ScrabbleAs the evenings draw in, gather the family round the table for this perennial favourite.

Freshly bakedpies

You get back from your walk on a Sunday morning and as well as the smell of the roast, you can pick out the sweet aroma of apple pie baking. Could anything be better?

Orange, cinnamon & clovesNothing says autumn like these olfactory delights

Bonfire night

Remember. Remember.The bonfire, the fireworks, the ooh-ing and ahh-ing and the sound of children laughing. It’s always a lovely occasion.

Open firesGet the logs in and fill the coal scuttle – it’s time to settle down in front of the fire.

Autumn is truly wonderful and we hope you enjoy this most colourful, fragrant and delicious of seasons.