Gardening Page

Several sunny days with clear nights and the temperatures have dropped. Proof, if proof is needed, in these frosty photos. Last night the dog wandered out into the garden and came back covered with snow.

We have been very busy with the business lately. Wyevale have decided to sell off the bungalow we rent from them as an office so we are clearing up in preparation for the move. We have purchased a fabulous log cabin - it should be built in January - and have been given a home for it right by the garden centre entrance. In the end it could be very good for us but we need the upheaval and expense like a hole in the head!

In the mean time we have set up an office at home to run alongside the one at work. Suddenly I do not have to commute so often, but the logistics of having two offices is a nightmare. Gradually I am learning what files I have to move back and forward, what files to back-up between the pc at home and the lap-top that I take when I go into the office.

Not a lot is happening in the garden. I have decided to keep the Lemon trees overwintering in the (unheated) greenhouse this year to free up more space in the conservatory. Other tender plants share the space but I have yet to dig up the Cannas from the garden and add them to the collection. We are also undecided about the Olive: leave it out or bring it in?

Classic FM Radio are having a huge charity auction in December and we have been pursuaded to donate a garden design (worth up to £1,000!) to help them. I am rather hoping I will be asked to do something interesting and exotic - a trip some some island paradise would be nice - but we will see. Here's a link to their site: Classic FM Music Makers

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