Pick a packet or two

Over the past week glossy magzines readings have been replaced by seed catalogues. With the frost and snow now is the ideal time to curl up with a good gardening book (Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening by Pauline Pears) and order your seeds. 

So I've picked up a packet or two (at www.castlefarm.ie and www.organiccentre.ie); in fact I've picked up E80 worth of seeds, but don't let that put you off. 

I ordered things that I love to eat (leeks, broadbeans, spring onions, cabbage) and things my husband (garlic, cauliflower, potatoes) and kids (sweetcorn, peas and pumpkin) love to ear. I'll turn into a seedaholic at this rate!