In this second 'chapter' of my little photo story about our year in the rose gardens, I thought I'd show a little of how the changing seasons have been reflected in the lovely tree bordered avenue, which follows our little path to the rose gardens themselves.
We only just caught the last of Autumn last year, but here is our pathway, from late Autumn to early Spring...
late Autumn
May
Winter
June
(Don't be fooled by the short sleeve clothing, etc. Her clothing is a little misleading as we were photographing for other seasons ;). She had woollen layers underneath and coats soon after.
Winter, still
August
Spring
September
The smaller trees and sakura cherry blossom are, for one week, stunning!
(Rose gardens in other seasons:
Late Autumn
vintage summer eve)