Hooray, it's a trifle warmer than of late today. About time too although with the warmth comes the rain. Fortunately the auriculas in the conservatory have survived the bitterly cold weather of the past few months and are getting a wriggle on, as it were and growing at a fair old rate. We spent about forty pounds last year on new auriculas only to see our friend's supermarket versions outclass ours spectacularly. This year though I'm hoping we are going to get a great show. Have you seen an auricula theatre? You can make one quite easily with just a few shelves or even a couple of crates used as shelves. With a black painted background the delicate flowers of your auriculas will stand out a treat and if you have them planted up in old terracotta pots they look even more charming.
It's been another twelve hour day today at work and I get back home when the chickens are asleep and the light has long gone so I've nothing new to tell you about the garden. However, tomorrow is my day off and I think a trip to the garden centre is in order, just to see some colour again. Can you smell the summer? No, me neither but it's not that far away. I'll soon be able to get the hammock out again. Yay!
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