Snow and the garden

Did I say in my last post about a brief dusting of snow? What snow we have had today!

Like everyone else, HG and I have had to decide what to do in this weather. Today we decided there was work to do and we battled on through until the snow became too much. Very cold conditions, but plenty to be done in the Greenhouses.

Once we thawed the compost (the outside temperature went to -4!), we sowed more Sweet Pea seeds and nurtured our seedlings and cuttings. Two Robins came to see us, starving and pecking at the bait on our mouse traps!

We checked on heaters, temperatures and the slipped glass in the windows of the Greenhouse which might let in the snow.

There is always something to do in the garden, even in the snow. Time to plan and reflect as the garden freezes, stood still, temporarily on hold before the season begins. We opened to the Public for the season today. The quietest opening day ever!