Beautiful Autumn Light

This is the time of year after the clocks have gone back that the sunlight in the garden seems to take on a magical property. The grasses in particular are resplendent in the low sun of autumn. I am particularly fond of the pony tail grass (the white feathers top right of the photo), which has been planted in a lovely drift that takes on an ethereal quality in these atmospheric conditions.

Of course it is also the time when the grasses demand special attention, combing out the dead stems to tidy up and, if it has not been done already collecting the seeds to use next year. It is a misconception that the grasses will all self propagate and spread by themselves. I have found that most species require a helping hand.


Talking of which Mili seems to think that this uppermost part of our patch is where her guidance is most likely to be required. As usual she inhabits planet Mili!