Last night, we wandered down the dead end of Thomson Street, in Darlinghurst, to be welcomed by this adorable garden.

I went back today and spoke to one of the residents, who said his neighbour planted the garden 10 years ago, and continues to maintain it with TLC.

He has an “arrangement” with council, who turn a blind eye to its existence. Good on you, City of Sydney Council. And good on you, resident of Thomson Street. It’s just delightful.

Such a pleasant oasis by day, though typically, according to my source, another seedy back lane by night.