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sun, but last week thick fog kept it away to provide a real bonus for anyone tempted outside.The freezing fog provided a ready supply of moisture that crystalised into a jewelled coating over stems, leaves, buds and blooms. Anything bold enough

the fleece from the plants on warm sunny days and hang it up to dry. If the plants are wet when covered it can cause the fleece to become damp. In very cold conditions, the fleece can then freeze on to the leaves, damaging them. This is an absolute 'no

about on a summers day it's wonderful to feel the soil running through your fingers. But when it's freezing cold only the most deranged gardeners would lay into a berberis without some protection - a bit like those football fans (always the fattest