Progress

Inspired by more reading of the one foot garden approach I have started another attempt to cultivate the sideway.
Right next to the big-leafed plant of which we have forgotten the name I have dug a strip to the fence and planted, far more densely than recommended, some potatoes that had started to sprout just before the holiday. The shoots were about a span so they have gone in a little deeper than that.
Then I left a strip to stand on and dug out another small bed into which I put about 20 Suttons Colossal broad beans. Bearing in mind these probably date back to 1978 I don't know how they are going to do.
I've stopped now as its trying to rain and the next job I ought to do is instal the green cone and I'm just not convinced that is going to be popular whatever I do with it.
Successes:
The yellow straggly thing is clinging to its trellis by the front window.
Bulbs are popping up from pots and by the back door.
The bird feeders are attracting lots of birds.
Problems:
The squirrels, now known as Mr & Mrs Fat-arse, have learnt to climb the poles and attack the feeders. When they leap off most of the seed gets thrown on the ground but that has brought collared doves and a magpie. The plastic hole was torn out, carried away and chewed the other day but I have recovered and replaced it.
Something, probably one of the same squirrels has dug a fern out of its pot. It has vanished.
There are also several holes where I planted bulbs.
Overall it is looking better sooner than last year.
To dos:
Must get Unicorn to offer advice on pruning.
Cacti to be re-potted.
Check seed-bank for action - I know tomatoes and herbs can start.
Clear study.
Sort paperwork on computer desk.

Dotar

Of all the responsibilities of power,
restraint is the one that impresses most.
Thuycidides