We've made some beautiful face masks thanks to mum's upholstery offcuts. Seasonally appropriate too!

Having the time to walk daily means that I'm getting to know some trees I haven't seen for 20 years. This is the biggest oak I've ever met - how old do you think it is? (Mum for scale) #Quercusrobur #FootsCrayMeadows

I've got 7 weeks to stay at home & do my own garden. Here's a bouquet to cheer us on for a few days. #gardenflowers #gardenbouquet #springbulbs #furloughed

Back to work after 3 weeks illness. The garden is carpeted in wood anemone and the Prunus 'Ukon' filled with honey bees. #PrunusserrulataUkon #apismelifera

Spring at the bottom of the garden. #downatthebottomofthegarden #loveyourweeds

Well, at least it's not raining. .

I found myself invited to a Prospect Cottage working weekend. Under the direction of Jonny Bruce we reset stones, tidied, and planted till the sun set. It was great to garden such a unique space with a small group of interesting and well waterproofed people. #prospectcottage

I have never seen it flower so well. #ClematisarmandiiAppleBlossom

This week I found a collard earthstar in the leaf litter of a border and I can't stop thinking about how magical it is. #collardearthstar #Geastrumtriplex #fungus

I spent a perfect Saturday at @LordshipGarden. Gorgeous Galanthus spilling down grassy slopes - what more could you want? (Well, except maybe the cream scones and a pleasantly wonky cake in the tearoom) #Galanthusnivalis #snowdrops

Dramatic skies this afternoon

We just put the last of the turkey in a roast tomato sauce we had in the freezer from the summer glut. Best breakfast of the season.

She's suspicious but has allowed me to stay. #rescuecat #CatsOfTwitter #sheonlylikestwopeople

Holiday time! I'm listening to 'Music for Cats album 2' by David Teie. Daisy finds it acceptable. 2 head strokes were allowed before being boxed.

Any other gardeners astonished at how much soil gets into your nose some days? It's like being back at @UniCreativeArts Rochester (back when it was KIAD) and doing endless reductive drawings in charcoal. #blacksnotisthenewblack.

Living the dream!.

@muddyfox50 This is what you ate.

Another day, another pumpkin. Pictured is 'Winter Luxury'. This pumpkin cooks to a soft, silky texture making it perfect for cradling creamy coconut custard and being baked. #pumpkinharvest #squashharvest #bakedcustard

I've had squash 4 times this week but I'm not bored as the varieties differ greatly. Tonight @cairnsypne made a rich curry using 'Burgess Buttercup' which cooks to velvety softness. #squashseason #squashharvest #pumpkinharvest.

Here's something cheerful.