The Harvest — Issue No. 01 (October 2026)

The Harvest is the free monthly journal from The Autumn Porch — cozy inspiration, practical ideas, local favourites, and a few good laughs. Made to be read slowly, preferably with something warm.

What's inside the October issue:

- A letter from the porch — the honest one (September was late, and here's why)

- 40 & Over It: I'm not hosting Thanksgiving this year

- Porch Approved book pick: a twisty thriller for spooky season

- The Group Chat: this month's question

- Porch Approved: Drumroaster Café, Cobble Hill BC

- Little changes, big October vibes (home)

- The October Reset checklist

- Seasonal living: simple ways to make October feel like October

- Porch Approved local finds — shop, eat, explore, plus October events

- Behind the Porch: the real-life September recap

- What's growing at The Autumn Porch

- This or That: Halloween edition (interactive — screenshot and share!)

- The Porch After Dark: Halloween for grown women

- Plus a little Harvest Hunt hidden in the pages… can you find him?

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