Today, Sunday, has been spent in the garden. It's a long weekend in Victoria; it's spring racing, Melbourne Cup weekend. We've taken some time out to catch up on some home maintenance.

Everything grows at such a fast pace at this time of the year. I love the lush green foliage that appears before our eyes, but the upkeep is relentless. Still, after a day clipping, trimming, snipping and mowing, the end result makes it all worthwhile.

...and Hudson, posing for the camera!