Watching the birds and bees

How funny and lovely it is to watch the antics of birds and bees in spring, the mating season. And by that I will include humans! Just take a walk in the park and watch the male pigeons follow the females about until they finally attract their attention. And have you noticed long kisses by youngsters in the town parks? It is what makes the world go round.

Too dry

Whilst parts of the world are flooded, here in England and in my county, we are having a very dry period. I hosepipe the flower and vegetable beds most evenings now when it is cool. I heard that one lady in Wales lives on land with a spring and that is drying up. Plants are dying. I would hate to see my plants die - some seeds were started in January and I have sown ones I've not tried before like delphiniums. If it's not the lack of rain, then frost may kill them. We can't control the weather but we can help nature by nurturing it. Look after nature and it will reward you - our lilac, azalea and rhododendren bushes smell beautiful. How is your garden? Are you lucky enough to own one? If not, try small pots on the windowsill or invest in an allotment. But have a water supply handy!