Amateur Gardening

Weeding frenzy!

Y the time you read this, we’ll almost be out of lockdown (hopefully)! Missing my family was the worst thing, but there has been one unexpected benefit – I have rediscovered the joy of weeding on my knees! Armed with my trusty kneeler, fork and CobraHead tool, I plug away at my borders, instinctively plucking out the weeds before they get the upper hand. I’m alone with my thoughts,

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