Wild winds sweeping in across the Atlantic are blowing away the balmy summer garden. Leaves pirouette on the thermals, en route to carpet the paths and lawn at Valley Garden Paradise, signalling that our wonderful summer is now drawing to an end; what a blessing it has been. Each stage of the year in the garden holds its own intrinsic beauty, moments of silent perfection available to soothe the souls of all who care to stop, look and listen. Nature's beauty never ceases to amaze, she surrounds us in her glory every moment of the day, be it a solitary tree in a city street or a peaceful copse far from the madding crowd...