​The downy catkins of our aspens fall like snow for a week or two in October. This is the moment before I raked the path. I'm not sure if they are populustremuloides or populustremula They were a discussion point with our garden tour on Sunday with ArtSpaceRealm. We were so fortunate to have a gorgeous Spring day for our visitors and the Vale is looking superb.

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​More pretty wisteria. This one snaked its way perfectly along our entry. Softening the bit of wire we put above the stonework to keep the dog home (well to try to keep the dog home!)