For Jules there’s no such thing as ‘the last mow of the season’ – autumn’s his busiest time in the garden. That way he can enjoy the fruits of his labours come spring

I’ve long been a keen gardener, ever since I set about transforming the bare plot of about an acre that surrounded my old home in the Cambrians over 20 years ago. Since then, my passion for gardening and the excuse it gives me to continue my lifelong love of being outdoors has grown like the weeds I’m constantly having to battle.