Jane works as a herbalist, and was introduced to herbs by her grandmother at the age of nine — the catalyst for her interest in plants. We spent an hour shooting around her property, making the most of the clear early morning light, followed by a few images inside one of her poly tunnels, accompanied at all times by her dog, whose name escapes me.

We finished the shoot inside Jane’s consultation room, where she sees her clients and mixes her vast collection of herbs. Just like Cat Mills’s studio, this space was full of character — wonderful shelves of glass jars and colourful objects. I was like a kid in a sweet shop.