It's the end of November, and as we pass from autumn into winter most of our trees have shed their leaves and look a bit sorry for themselves. But if you peek beyond the bare branches and the leaden skies you'll still find patches of colour and variety and unmistakable signs that spring is just around the corner. Just two months to go before we start seeing blossom again! We've spent a few days walking around the neighbourhood in the past month, taking pictures of interesting

As the sun climbs steadily in the sky and the weather becomes warmer and drier, our street trees are gearing up for a rapid growth spurt....

We’ve had a superb autumn show on the streets of Herne Hill, and while the heavy rain and strong winds of late October have stripped away...