Updates

The green cone is operational. I have put it in front of the fence panel. So far no complaints or even comments though Unicorn is vociferous that it should be used exactly in accordance with the instructions - already had a telling off for trying to put the contents of the ash-trays in it and another for throwing cat poop in it, though that was really for the paper but I didn't fancy using my hands!
Crocuses have started flowering in the front lawn and there are lots of daffodils showing leaves.
It has finally started getting lighter earlier in the mornings so I can look outside before I leave.
Must get some snowdrops for next year. The Pavilion gardens also have feverfew in bloom at the moment.
Next to the broad beans I have buried a broken plastic bucket lined with a plastic bag in which I intend to plant mint.
As I look there is a collared dove, a robin, a sparrow and Mr Fat-arse who is checking the old figs. there are still starlings in the loft despite Spooky's best efforts.
There is a farmhouse cake out - its on the table and a blue-tit has appeared.