In days of Yore…

Clear Warm sunny days The elongated spell of bright sunny endless days and frosty cold nights makes me think about gardening when I was small. My Grandad used to say ‘never sow the seed ’till the frost is passed’ and ‘ ne’er cast a clout ’till May is out’, which my Mum used to take […]

Signs of Spring – at last!

At last, some tiny signs of spring. The nights and early mornings are very cold still, with even a touch of ground frost late into April, but the days are hot and the leaves are just beginning to unfurl. It’s only a matter of days ………….