The weather has been lovely the last few days and everything in the garden is really starting to sprout. Grass, plants, flowers and of course weeds. Even the two cherry trees I butchered (pollarded) with a chainsaw last year are blooming. Why do the weeds seem to grow faster than anything else.

Caroline has spent the last two days strimming, mowing and weeding what seems like acres of flower beds. It's nice to have loads of space but at this time of year it can be a bit of a chore. The new gardens are looking very mature and established. It's amazing what she has achieved in just one year.