Well look at this - a book review. Not done one of these since school!
Ten days or so ago a parcel arrived. I like parcels but they are not usually for me. It is far more likely that a parcel will be for Ian as a result of his ebay habit (yes I know darling, it is all very useful stuff). In it was a review copy of Toby Buckland's new book "Gardeners' World Practical Gardening Handbook". The wonderful Esther at Esther's Boring Gardening Blog (the most interesting and unusual and as far from boring as it is possible to be gardening blog you will ever read) had been asked to review it. I commented sadly that no one had ever asked me to review anything and lo! an email from the publisher and a copy to review for myself. Since my collection of gardening books has gradually grown from occupying just one side of our bedroom out towards the middle of the floor, like a beautiful but invasive plant, this seems fair enough. I might not have a fabulous garden but I do have a fabulous collection of gardening books. Quick...