Well I would do if I could get out there and do it. Sunday - the last in February, dawned bright and springlike. The snowdrops are already fading and tulips are growing apace. Yesterday I managed to dig out a few clumps of bearded irises from a border that is now too shady for them. They are still sitting on the soil, waiting for a weed free patch in a sunnier spot. Never being one to finish one job before I start the next I dug the bindweed out of part of the veg. patch, with all good intentions of getting an early start with my spuds this afternoon - but rain stopped play - so here I am embarking on this year's Chelsea blog.
Plans for this year's exhibit have been creeping along in the background. We are ahead with the magazine, and behind with detailed plans for the exhibit. Rick and I picked out a few trees in January, and I have produced some semblance of a plant list. I know he will have everything in hand anyway. I paid a visit to organicstone a couple of weeks ago. Vicky, Gina, Sue and Brian were as enthusiastic as ever and gave me confidence in my outline plan - An encouraging day and my first ever experience of Nandos. Is it me or is it just chicken and chips? - I loved it anyway.
Timber buildings and decking all but sorted - just need to finalise exercise equipment - Did I mention that one aspect was all about using the garden as a Green Gym? No - well I think I'll come on to that later.
Meadow anywhere promises to be big news. In conjunction with Habitataid I intend to put a pocket handkerchief meadow into gardens across the country - you too can have a butterfly or a bumblebee in your back yard!
Anyway its stopped raining so I'm afraid its back to those potatoes. Sitting in front of a computer is not going to make me Feel Good About Gardening. Just imagine that healthy exercise wading through the mud, bending over and planting spuds. Must remember to do a few stretches afterwards - or maybe a large glass of red will be more effective!
