Richard

The first Nardo Oriental Trumpet has flowered! from @hydelilys

Finally catching up with #gardnersworld Monty being talked over each time he started talking was rather frustrating.

Planted just over a week ago after a spot of #RHSChatsworth shopping. The first Nardo Oriental Trumpet has appeared from @hydelilys

Growing trees from seed is very satisfying, but you've certainly got to be patient. Sugar Maple, Japanese Black Pine and Cedar of Lebanon

First planter after a couple of coats of Sadolin - really pleased with the result!

Varnishing up the planters for the new season

Another morning of digging. More mess in the garden.

The Telegraph Improved cucumbers and Golden Sunrise tomatoes after 2 1/2 weeks

After an afternoon of digging the garden is looking worse rather than better.

First cucumber plants out of the propagator this season after just over a week

After some serious deliberations I've finally placed my order for a traditional Victorian-style greenhouse.

So it turns out the large frog I found in my greenhouse is in there with a much smaller frog too!

I've chopped all my African Marigolds down, since they were stating to go to seed, so the kitchen is brighter today

Just found a frog has taken up residence in my greenhouse.

I probably shouldn't get so excited, but how fantastic is this walk-in cold frame at Calke Abbey!

It'll soon be time to harvest all those pots at @NTCalkeAbbey Good crop this year.

My first Golden Sunrise tomatoes

The offloading of cucumbers has started. Three plants is just too many so my friends are bearing the brunt.

So this Victoria Rhubarb may be a little pot bound...