Every year in January, Kew Gardens puts on a special display of orchids just to cheer everyone up.

I went along in my chariot and took some photos of the splendid dragon that was this year’s centrepiece

Myself in my wheelchair, posing in front of the principal dragon.

One of the custodians was standing in front of the dragon and taking photos of those of us who wanted to have their photo taken.

Self in chariot, with orchids

More orchids

A lovely display

Secondary major display

Nine koi carp crafted from Gingko leaves and plant material swim through a smaller pond, symbolising luck and success.

Display of daffodils in the main garden in front of the Palm House

Palm House from the other end

Self in chariot.

A passer-by offered to take my photo.

But it was time to go home. It was January and I was getting cold!