A close up of one of the features.

The rural railway has always been a place of natural beauty! The first train of the day to Bodiam pulls away to a backdrop of mid-summer wild flowers at Northiam.

Nearer the station buildings others have been at work (especially Paul and Brenda) to keep Northiam gardens looking good.

Platform planters add colour to the scene as the guard gives the right away.

A bright blue July morning at Northiam with the gardens adding to the beauty of the place.

Back to Tenterden with some shots showing how the gardens add a note to every railway scene and photograph - here a visiting loco pulls in.

Between trains volunteers chat over the fences.

Tenterden: early morning colour in summer time.

Colour in a small space.

The canopies are adorned with lovely hanging baskets

The first picture sets the scene at Wittersham Rd at the time of the last update when winter is still loosening its grip.

View into Tenterden station from the level crossing gates.

Platform views again showing work in progress

Platform views again showing work in progress

The size of the task of keeping the gardened areas in good condition is perhaps indicated by the length of the footpath to the platform - Veronica with wheelbarrow sets to work

The recently renewed garden areas bring a rural cheer to the station platform.

Taking their ease in sunshine at Tenterden as many visitors do: the backdrop of course is the gardens.

In action again keeping the planting in good order.

The gardens beyond the signal box are bright with spring flowers - again needing attention.

A glimpse of the main display on Tenterden Town platform

It’s early July now and the work continues apace.

It’s hot and unremitting work if the display is to keep looking good through the season