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Snow at easter is not rare here, but I'm guessing you have had enough by now.

Yes unless you want wormy mac worm face on your bank note. Experts draw up long list for public vote to select 5 or 6 critters for the Governor of the Bank to select the final 4. Personally I'd be happy with weasel, otter, pine marten and badger.

How irritating... we were out this evening at a rehearsal so missed Gardener's World, and @Ladybird4 , the River Shannon wildlife programme. We're living half a mile from Loch Derg, which is part of the Shannon. No i-player here so we'll look out for a repeat.However, I note that GW is...

I will look out for that, but some it will be to late as i've use these Out you come

He downsized originally due to stress (found this) ‘I had a massive garden and the moment I downsized I felt safe’ - How Adam Frost beat burnout | Gardens IllustratedI did wonder if he was finding the new one was getting a bit too small and felt well enough to take on a new challenge.

Weather was really nice here this morning , so we got out in the garden early for an hr. Emptied the roly composter contents onto one the veg raised bed..late doing this. But will be fine as wont be planting anything in there till May ie runner beans,cucumbers etc. Sowed some pepper seeds for...

Early Purple orchids pushing their way up through the grass, Durlston Country Park.

Must admit I do cover mine, but only slightly, the birds used to pull them out, or maybe as the roots formed they pushed themselves out, but I plant with a trowel in a shallow hole these days, then just cover.Tried more walla walla seed a while back and still no show.

Yeah it's always difficult to find heritage seeds or plants locally, they only sell the varieties that the general public recognise, I get mine online

We have very fancy office chairs and occasionally when I'm frustrated I stick my legs out and propel myself to go around and around, yelling (in moderate, office appropriate level) WEEEEEE.Young people around me look shocked and normal aged people laugh and nod, and sometimes join me.Ah...

Not exactly pretty at this time of year, but really atmospheric. The ancient Gopa woodland is a five minute walk from our home and, although we didn't quite make it to the top this time, it's a good workout for the legs too.