Eileen's Outbox

It may be too early in your part of the world. Ask people who have wild life ponds in your area. I believe ducks eat frog spawn!

I agree with Andrewr. It is not wise to sow as early as this unless you have a heated greenhouse.For outdoor plants I would sow in a warm place (I put them near the boiler) and watch carefully for any sign of growth, then they must have plenty of light - not full sun though. I sow 3 seeds to a small pot, and pinch out the two weaker seedlings. Don't crowd the pots together - without light they grow spindly.

The only gloves I can garden in are Briers de luxe. They have a red cloth back and white thin leather fingers and palms (Don't laugh). They also have a velcro adjustable cuff which I find excellent. They are quite expensive at €5.95 as I wear out the first finger of my right hand fairly quickly. I don't know if they are available anywhere other than in Ireland.

I think it might be bugle (ajuga)