Ben had the run of the Magic Garden today while I was at work. He wasn’t initially impressed with the idea but he had found the biscuits in the summerhouse so he must have had a happy snooze in there too. Beyond refreshing those biscuits and putting the hedgehogs’ food out, I spent only a few moments outside in the dark. I was pleased to note that the dandelion, that I probably should pull up, outside the patio doors is in full flower.

Dandelions are also known as piss-in-the-bed owing to its diuretic effects from dandelion tea. Its used for lots of other herbal medicine but with little evidence.

I tend to allow dandelions to grow, partly because it would be pointless to do otherwise but also because I know that both bees and butterflies appreciate their early blooming. There are lots blooming along the road verges at present which is always cheering to see. Ben was just glad to come in for a nap.