Through the trees at Glenfalloch, the upper storey of the Homestead can be seen. Photos by Gillian Vine. : Treasure trove on our doorstep

A red admiral butterfly rests on a Sally Holmes rose. : Treasure trove on our doorstep

Hanging baskets outside the cafe. : Treasure trove on our doorstep

The ''picturesque residence of Mr George Gray Russell'', as captured by an Otago Witness photographer in 1904. Photo by Otago Witness. : Treasure trove on our doorstep

From the cafe terrace, there are views across Otago Harbour towards Mt Cargill. : Treasure trove on our doorstep

A fiery Japanese maple glows scarlet over a path. : Treasure trove on our doorstep

Among Glenfalloch's many fuchsias, this one with an almost orange corolla stands out. : Treasure trove on our doorstep

Salvia Black and Blue flowers well into autumn. : Treasure trove on our doorstep

A very dark pink naked lady (Amaryllis belladonna) in the Rotary Garden at Glenfalloch. : Treasure trove on our doorstep