I was reminded this morning of an autumn holiday we took in Tuscany over 10 years ago.  Bright morning sunshine and deep autumn mists.  The colours all around were bright with vivid yellows and reds  The landscape still dry from the beating of summer sun.  On closer investigation of our fledgling oak trees you can see all the colours of autumn as the leaves start to die back for the winter.  There are people long into the future that will get the benefit of our oaks but for now it’s a joy to see them in all their spindly yet colourful glory.