Winter is here, so it’s time to sort out structures, prepare for next year and enjoy the subdued colours. The platform down the hill has a new floor and roof, the old sycamore is becoming a totem with an owl at the top. Paths and steps have been repaired, beds have been weeded and mulched. A whole raft of pruning is underway and cuttings are developing. Even when inside, you walk past a window or glass door and pause for a view that brings a smile.
