On the beauty of brambles

Earlier this week we were appraising a site in Ascot, Berkshire.   The colour of the beech and maple trees was predictably magnificent.

But what captured my attention more was the range of colour on the brambles, ranging from greens, browns, purple, red, orange yellow and black.  The colours are absolutely stunning, if you take the time to look closely at the humble plant. I take inspiration from such plants for colours for outdoor furniture and fencing and have installed orange and purple benches into rural landscapes with success.