With Mr E's help (because he volunteered!), finally installed the down pipe and rainwater diverter on my shed guttering and attached it to the new water butt, and put up a blue tit box behind the shed.
Deadheaded the violas in one of the hanging baskets (they're still going strong!), and surveyed the areas where I planted tulip bulbs last autumn. A decent number are coming up, along with lots of crocuses, and the snowdrops I bought "in the green" are settling in really well too.
I also checked my wormery - thankfully there are quite a few worms still alive, despite the cold snap! - and gave them some weeds and cardboard and covered them up with a fresh moisture mat. After I've had my cup of tea I'll put up the wire spiral of nesting material in the front garden for the robins and others to raid when they're ready.
It's so good to be out in the garden again, getting things ready for the new growing year!
Deadheaded the violas in one of the hanging baskets (they're still going strong!), and surveyed the areas where I planted tulip bulbs last autumn. A decent number are coming up, along with lots of crocuses, and the snowdrops I bought "in the green" are settling in really well too.
I also checked my wormery - thankfully there are quite a few worms still alive, despite the cold snap! - and gave them some weeds and cardboard and covered them up with a fresh moisture mat. After I've had my cup of tea I'll put up the wire spiral of nesting material in the front garden for the robins and others to raid when they're ready.
It's so good to be out in the garden again, getting things ready for the new growing year!
How much veg and wildlife can I pack into a 6m x 8m garden in suburban Cambridge? Let’s find out! 
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