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I'm taking the long view and its going to cripple us, personally and as a country. Probably Europe as well. As for Israel well, least said the better.

Mowed the lawn - first time this year.

The South of Portugal gets it tonight. The storm probably thought, ‘there is Victoria, let’s say Hello, and move on’

Well I take it all back. My lovely OH not only offered to do the food shop on her own but drop me at the plots first. My resistance to that lasted all of two seconds Got some digging done, I still haven't shifted all the manure heap to my plot. I did take the plastic off to help it dry out...

Yet another shot of Primula vulgaris, but I think they're the best ever this year.

I'm cutting down old compost bags to make poly pots in the size I like for tomatoes. I'm quite pleased with the results. Putting in the drainage holes is fiddly. I've been using a desk hole-punch but it only works on the heavier gauge plastic (different brands, different packaging). I think...

I've started my early spuds in recycling crates in the greenhouse, once all chance of frost has passed they come outside. On the right:

That's interesting to know @CanadianLori, thank you. I wouldn't say that they are uncomfortable on flat ground though. I grew up in Barbados and they were popular in the hotels there, often around the pool but also on the beach, which can slope. They resemble what are known there as Planter's...

Wood anenomes out in the spring sunshine

good idea to make ice cubes!