Although we are past the Solstice, the mornings are still dark & the light goes early in the afternoons. Today this was accentuated by the pervading greyness. Ben went out to check on the tree I moved & inspect the area where I plan a new raised bed but didn’t stay out long.

I am always surprised at what I find blooming that shouldn’t be at this time of year - at the moment last year’s Cosmos Purity are surviving in the Magic patch. I have just ordered a new packet of these seeds so maybe I will have more of these scattered through the garden. A much needed wee bit of optimism injected into the day.