Alexandra Oakley 
An evening after a thunderstorm with the whole garden washed in pink light can make even the mess look beautiful. August is very much dahlia time now, and I do not think I will get tired of that particular shift in the season.
The first Cafe au Lait opening still feels special every single year, and I am absurdly pleased that the zinnias have done better this time round after a couple of disappointing summers. There has also been the usual summer reshuffling of big pots, evening walks around the garden, and regular reminders to stop for a minute and actually enjoy it.
