Where do I start?

Well hopefully spring is on the way. I've been avidly reading the seed catalogues and decided what I want to grow, and need to make a start. Supporting the local shops, we are going to take a trip to our local garden centre at the weekend to try to find the seeds.

First though I think I need to give my green house a good clear out so that I have space to put my little seed trays. It's been a bit neglected since last year, and being the wimp that I am, I couldn't face having to clear it out in the freezing cold.

Next I need to get my little veggie patch rotavated again. We have quite heavy soil, and whilst that is brilliant for keeping the nutrients in the ground, it tends to get very cloggy over winter and needs quite a bit of breaking up before it will be ready for little plants.

Of course before I start, we need to get some fencing up to prevent the hens from having a lovely feast at the veggies expense. Last year I discovered they loved lettuce, had a penchant to carrot tops, didn't like courgettes and were quicker at picking peas than me!

And whilst I'm digging and planting, I can look around at the bulbs that are coming up.

And can sit and read, wrapped up on my garden seat with daffodils at my feet.

And lastly, I thought I show you poor Jasper - he looks really weird without his lovely tail feathers, he just has the one left sticking up, but he has managed to regain his balance and at least can join the others up their tree. Hopefully his feathers will soon start to re-grow.