Dusk - Episode 2 - GATHER

Join The Simple Things’ Wellbeing Editor Rebecca Frank and author of The Slow Traveller and regular contributor Jo Tinsley as they talk about gathering the harvest, gatherings with friends and our favourite places to gather.

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 Editing & music by Arthur Cosslett. 

On the blog

Invisible orchards

In the October issue (172) on sale now available to buy here 

At home Oktoberfest ! 
 
A good life: autumn visit to a Derbyshire Dales garden and kitchen

Modern Eccentrics: The conker champions

Looking back: history of kitchens

In previous issues on sale now available to buy here

Tick-as-you-go challenges (September 2026, issue171)

The bonus harvest (September 2026, issue171)

Interview with Emma Bridgewater (September 2025, issue 159)

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The National Trust Book of Scones by Sarah Merker (National Trust)