On Saturday morning, the first snow of the year fell. The sparrows in the garden crowded the bird feeder, while a blackbird looked on bemused, fluffing up his feathers to keep warm.

Although the snow soon cleared, I figured there would be little for Ade to do on the allotment as the ground was still frozen solid. I thought perhaps we’d have a cosy day at home; light a fire, watch a film. However, I’d barely finished my morning cup of tea before he appeared, wellies on, wrapped up against the cold, power-drill in hand.

What on earth did he have planned?

Come rain or shine (or snow), you can’t keep the boy away from his beloved veg plot!

The reasoning behind his latest antics to be revealed on Wednesday….