SEPTEMBER FIELD NOTES: Between Two Seasons
September always feels like a month caught between seasons and even if you’re not tied to the school calendar like I’m not anymore, it still feels like a fresh start. A good time of year to start thinking about the practicalities of the shift in the seasons and getting your home and garden ready.
The long, hot days of summer begin to ease, but autumn hasn't fully arrived. There's a freshness to the mornings, a little more gold in the landscape, and a sense that nature is quietly preparing for what's next. But I’m not ready to say a goodbye completely to summer and hoping we may still get a few warm days to enjoy being outside on our beautiful grass that is finally green.
It's one of the best months to be outdoors. The heat becomes softer, the light warmer, and the countryside takes on a slower rhythm. September is about making the most of those in-between days, when one season is winding down and another is just beginning.
Seasonal notes
Cooler mornings and heavier dew across fields and meadows
Blackberries, sloes, and rosehips filling the hedgerows
Early hints of autumn colour appearing in woodland canopies
Mists settling in valleys and low-lying meadows at sunrise
Harvest activity continuing across fields and farms
Autumn jobs inside and out
When you’re not enjoying the last of the summer warmth, here’s a few suggestions to jobs to get started on as part of the transition between seasons.
In the Garden
Harvest any remaining fruit and vegetables
Collect seeds from favourite flowers for next year
Put away parasols and check the covers for the outdoor furniture ready for storage
Check and clear gutters and drains
Around the Home
Swap lightweight summer bedding for warmer layers
Organise outdoor clothing and wellies ready for wet-weather adventures
Deep clean entryways and boot rooms before muddy season begins
Create a cosy reading corner for darker evenings
What to Wear
September weather can change quickly. The cool start to the day often gives way to warm sunshine by lunchtime, before temperatures drop again — layering becomes essential.
The Mallard Short Sleeve Teece comes into its own at this time of year: light enough for warm afternoons, with just enough structure to layer over on cooler mornings.
The Waxed Cotton Cap also earns its place as summer transitions into autumn, helping shield against light showers and keeping lower autumn sun out of your eyes.
Together, they're simple, dependable pieces for a season when conditions can change from one hour to the next. That's living with the seasons — dressing for the day in front of you, not the one you wish you had.
Shop the full range
October brings autumn in full colour. Woodlands begin to glow with gold, amber and copper tones, mornings become noticeably crisper, and countryside walks take on a completely different character. We'll share what to look for in October Field Notes.