I grew the invisible variety too ☹️ I've given up on carrots now and planted Chioggia beetroot instead. Needless to say they all grew, gazillions of them, so I'm having to give some the little plantlets away.

I've written to David Austin roses, asking if maybe they could name one of their new roses, in the spring, after Nigel. They've replied back to say they are considering doing so. Hope they do. I'm sure it would sell well. If they don't then I have a cutting of a golden rose in my garden. I can't rem...

Very sad to hear that Monty Don's lovely dog Nigel died suddenly after filming on Friday.

You can use the offcuts - they root very easily. I created a hedge once, just by sticking in the offcuts from a single plant.

So very sorry Robo. Sincere condolences.

Mine are still in pots in the greenhouse - I'm going to wait for another 10 days or so. I'm on the south coast too.

I'm near Bournemouth Airport and yesterday there were several large aircraft going over, many times. Turns out it was a training session for C- 17 Globemasters and Navy Hawk- for Brize Norton. Impressive sight and very loud. Also an Airbus to Kuala Lumpur to collect supplies for the NHS. A very inte...

Beautiful pic, thank you. I planted a packet of mixed hawthorn seeds in the autumn and notice today that at least 6 have sprouted. That's my contribution to mother nature s few years down the line, hopefully.

Also chop away any remaining bark on the trunk.

That's brilliant Alan.

Not too sure about that. It will still be an uncertain world to bring a baby in to, unless an absolutely safe and sure vaccine is available.

Hi - go to the Apple app store and you just click it to download. All instructions are there. Apparently it takes a little while.

My husband uses it for playing his guitar through. He makes backing tracks for himself and finds it very easy to use.

Today I made a Happy Corner

Heartwarming ❤️