by Anne Spring in Canterbury is always a special time with flowering plants of all descriptions from cherry blossom to magnificent rhododendrons and azaleas capped off with lilac and white wisteria dripping off verandahs and pergolas. Autumn, however, has its own delights with settled sunny days, red, orange, and golden foliage, and crunchy leaves underfoot. We had clients in Auckland who had missed out on our Spring tour because of Covid restrictions and were keen to join us