My painting continued today with the old rocking chair getting a makeover and a large part of the arbour seat. Unfortunately I have now run out of this darker grey paint too. I am really pleased though with the colours. I think I will probably paint the summerhouse once I’ve completed the fences and furniture.

Ben spent most of the afternoon loading around and watching me from a safe distance. I’ve left the blue plastic on the arbour seat as I know he won’t be able to stay off it for long.. He was a bit disapproving as I had the watering can out as I needed to water the potato bags that I belatedly started off yesterday. The seed potatoes have been on the kitchen window sill chatting for a long time & were probably ready to plant well before now.

The amount of blossom in the Magic Garden is rapidly increasing & most of the apples are coming into bloom now. I’m hoping there is more around to pollinate them than evidenced so far. The blueberries are also just coming into flower while the raspberries are sprouting beautiful fresh leaves.