The first taste of cold, refreshing beer post-toiling in the soil cannot be underestimated - an unbeatable feeling! Discovered a pub with its own vegetable garden - praised the staff for their efforts. Later, discovered one of my favourite little old pubs has shutdown, but was cheered by meeting a pair of adorable kittens.
Came home covered in ant bites, nettle stings, scratches all the way up my arms, plus aching muscles, but feel so much new lease of life - energised in body, invigorated in mind.
Red ants nest on the plot was discovered today, but I'm not feeling daunted. I've read that mint could be a deterrent, so will give it a go.
First thing I plan to plant in the plot are late potatoes, which have been bought.
Came home to trays of lively green shooting seedlings - tomato and courgette, growing some for the plot, some for friends and family, some for a local charity fair.
Can't wait to get back on the plot already...
Photos to follow!