Another beautiful early spring day soon had me wishing I'd left my thermal vest at home as we went about the days business in unbroken sunshine. The old vinery was in need of cutting back and weeding, being the warmest part of the garden it was a good place to start as the over night frost had been hard thanks to the clear skies. Planting Jerusalem artichokes took up the rest of our morning, I can recommend them as the easiest ever vegetable to grow. Pop them in and weed them occasionally and eight months later they'll deliver you a good crop without any other assistance from you, of course you'll also never be rid of them and I here tell they can give you wind, but you can't have everything! We whiled away the afternoon with more border preparation as the sounds of the local hunt passing by drifted over the garden walls, just another peaceful day at Norton Conyers.
"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold, when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade"
Charles Dickens-Great Expectations
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| Shandy making the most of a good sunbathing opportunity |
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