My brother came with his chainsaw and cleared so many small conifers and other underbrush from the middle of the garden, near to the wisteria walkway. Now there is so much more space and light, which is great for my vegetable garden and also the wisteria, which after it’s spring pruning is growing away well. Now I just need to have several massive bonfires to clear the rubbish and make a plan for what to plant and where.

I would love a sort of meditative ‘peace garden’ in this space but am unsure where to start. I think I will leave it and mull it over for a couple of years. The priority area at present is the drive and the front garden ( one step at a time Juliet!).