Elementary my dear Watson, elementary.

Dear Chantal, i must confess you are probably right, it's been nearly twelve weeks since i've been shorn, where i've been so busy.

Dear Kevin, yes they are still here, and in quite large numbers that i'm glad to say.

Dear Chantal, i always try and give everything a good soaking a couple of hours before transplanting, the roots always seem to appreciate it. I was just trying to think of anything that has given your leeks any stress, and as you have watered them well since they have been planted it can't be that. ...

Dear Chantal, March the 14th sounds fine to me.

I know this is going to sound a bit cheeky, but you did give them a good soaking before and after transplanting, didn't you.

Dear Chantal, i was just wondering if you sowed your late leeks very early, if you see what i mean.

My dear Watson, it looks like we have another mystery to solve.

Dear Giulia, i suppose that would be classed as an organic deterrent then.
Funny how nature often has the answer.

Now be honest Chantal, is it just those two or have you got a whole album of bare legs.

They are terrible jokes but i am wondering what Chantal is doing with a picture of Johnboy with his trousers hitched up round his waist.

Dear Happymouse, do i take it from your posting that your friend is a pet lover.

Dear Colin_M, i have been giving your problem some thought today, but i can't really think of a conclusive answer. One thing that i have noticed with carrot seed once sown, is that if the soil does dry out it can be very temperamental, i have found this out with seed that has been covered with glass...

Dear Clive, i was thinking of Summer Golden Pippin.

Do you mean the prize is going to be more than the pound coin then.

Dear Chantal, i'll have you know i have a very good head of hair young lady.

I must even admit, smoothie isn't the best word to describe me.

Dear Tigger, i really don't believe you could ever have a bad thought in your head.