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Good morning all. Hard luck getting a cold, @Tui34 - lots about at the moment.Went to Knit & Natter yesterday morning, which was fun. We have a lady who recently joined the group, who is an amazingly talented knitter. She's been copying the complicated patterns in the Aran jumper fronts &...

Watch out for slugs on the Brunnera @simone_in_wiltshire, they love them!

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.

The wind is keeping away the fog, there are patches of blue sky among the fast moving clouds, 11c but feeling 7c

The first day in the last 10 when I am able to be in the garden and what's the weather doing? Blowing a gale and raining, that's what! Pfft!

They look lovely. I have a bench but hardly ever get to sit on it.

That’s kind of you. Let me see what I find today and will let you know.

Yes the report suggests something like 85 for hedgehog compared to 20 something for humans.

Prunu s Kojo No Mai

Only a few karminka germinated, next to the lidl seeds. I'll take these down to the allotment greenhouse at the weekend. I've started more karminka seeds and some old walla walla ones in my boiler room, will see if any come up ok with the added warmth. I assume it's still not too late for them....

Two 90-year-old mates, Frank and Albert, had been friends their whole lives. They played football together every Saturday for decades and never missed a match.One day it became clear Albert was nearing the end. Frank visited him every day in hospital.During one visit Frank said, "Albert,...