The tulips, irises, roses and hellebores have all disappeared and the garden is mostly a jungle of brown, red and orange leaves of different shapes and sizes.

The photographs include Agapanthus, Bluebells, Anemona Hepatica, Camassia leichtlinii, Hydrangea, Allium, Brunnera,and Grape Hyacinth.

Over the years May has grown many species of Asteraceae in her garden. We used to call these Compositae in the old days. Many such as the Dandelions and Thistles were of course self seeded and we both spent quite a few of our gardening hours trying to get rid of them.

Very early in the morning on a beautiful day in Autumn, the garden takes on an atmospheric glow.

Having disappeared from view during the cold Scottish winters, come June the tall foxgloves put in an appearance in various corners of the garden. May uses these flowers as structural columns. The photos include Purpurea, Snow thimble, Grandiflora and Lanata.