Soil was delivered when I got home from an expedition to a big supermarket and my daughter’s school. She had to clear her locker – we are in for the long haul – she took it as a chance to show off her scar.

Unloading the soil was fun as the tipping truck was a foot too wide. But with some jiggery pokery the sacks of soil slid indelicately into the garden. However it will take several more loads in our rusty old wheelbarrow to fill the beds patiently waiting for their contents.

I managed seven or eight, maybe even nine or ten loads before giving up for a rest. Kids not interested in this job… Pics to follow!