It’s appropriate that vine weevil rhymes with evil. Peter did a spot of weeding in one of the polytunnels late last week and showed me a dozen or so Saxifrages and Heucheras with the top growth falling off – he knew exactly what it was. Sure enough there they were the little b***tards, curled up […]

With cold weather forecast for the rest of the week we took the opportunity to get out for a New Year walk along the river. This valley truly is a lovely place and it’s good to step out on a quiet, still day and appreciate it. Back in the garden, the mild spell has put […]