Hello, it's Tuesday 28 October 2025. Welcome to the latest episode :-)

The clocks have just gone back which means shorter days and longer evenings: it's a great opportunity for plenty of studying in the evenings but I have to remember to get the hens to bed an hour earlier...

I've had the busiest weekend planting out my new shrubs including the Hydrangea Limelights, Eucalyptus, Lilac and Cotinus, plus some raspberry canes and peonies that I transplanted from home. I also relocated my Verbena bonariensis from one area of the plot to another to make space for the new perennials that I've ordered.

I've been shopping today: all the news of that in this episode including what I've purchased and why, the benefits of these plants and the prices I paid. Having very recently made the decision to sell direct to customers in 2026, I have a renewed focus on what I will need next year and this is really helping with crop planning.

I hope that you've had a great weekend and that your own planning for 2026 is underway. Please do come back and join me for the next episode when I'll have more news. I really hope that you will join me.

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