Seasonal I-SpySeptember 15–28Pick up a trail sheet from the garden room at Belton House in Lincolnshire and set off on a nature detective hunt around the gardens of this country house estate. After discovering the autumnal delights of the garden

to the organic garden at Audley End House for a weekend of apple themed activities, stalls and refreshments. Pick up useful gardening tips, watch demonstrations of traditional country crafts and seasonal cookery and indulge in a variety of delicious apple based

Ghosts And Gourds WeekendOctober 22–23Hallowe'en is coming early to Rowallane Garden in Saintfield where inquisitive young ghost-hunters can follow a special trail, carve a pumpkin, hear terrifying tales and transform themselves with fearsome face

and celebrate the crop at Springhill in County Londonderry. There will be a range of seasonal food and crafts on sale as well as children’s activities including a scarecrow trail. The Enchanted GardenOctober 26–29Wonder the winding paths and fallen leaves

:Meats:Beef, Chicken, PorkDairy:Milk, Cheese, ButterFruit and Vegetables:Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Raspberries, Cherries, Tomatoes, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Grapes, Celery, Potatoes, SpinachMore green living from Junior:Growing vegetables with your childHow to grow a wild flower garden

and fascination for inquisitive young minds. At home young children will watch with delight as a Blackbird slurps wriggly worms from the garden lawn and feel a sense of warming pride as a miniature House Sparrow pecks seeds from a homemade feeder.Whilst bird

and handcrafted greetings cards.Jam JamboreeOctober 1–2Enjoy the remnants of a late summer glut and bring the whole family along to Plas Newydd Country House And Gardens for a celebration of jam. Work up an appetite exploring the elegant 18th century house

their nearest pastoral oasis at www.farmgarden.org.uk, the Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens’ website. As well as getting up close to plenty of adorable animals, a visit to a farm provides an opportunity for children to learn about the farming process

in the Great Hall at Audley House inEssex while families can sip wine or soft drinks and take in the festive atmosphere.Deck The HallsDecember 10Join the rangers at Overbeck’s in Devon for a stroll through the garden, collecting natural materials such as holly

from every angle and to explore the park’s hills, woodland, lakes and formal gardens, making exciting discoveries around every corner...Not many people know this, but… The estate on which the park is built was once owned by the rather eccentric Sir