We had so much rain yesterday that our seedlings are mostly still under water. The heavy clay soil we have is only allowing the water to drain away very slowly, so I think we might lose some of the plants we have worked so hard to grow. It emphasises the importance of looking after the soil, enriching it so it will drain freely.

I brought in one of the tomato plants and have noticed that it has the beginnings of fruit growing!

Finally made a break-through with Humphrey. I had almost given up all hope of getting him to trust me, and to not try to take chunks out of my fingers whenever I put my hands in his cage. I popped him in the ball (which he'll walk into on his own). I usually give him 10 - 15 minutes running around on the floor, and then open the ball and let him walk out of it onto my chest, and then he'll get back in his ball and I'll put him back in his cage via the ball. Saves my fingers that way! Tonight, Humphrey decided he didn't want to stay in his cage, and immediately turned around and climbed on my hand, up my arm to my shoulder. He seemed calmer. I put him back in his cage, but he doesn't want to stay in there, so for the past 20 minutes, I've allowed him to come out when he wants to, and each time he does, he shows even less fear. I'm delighted! I thought Humphrey was not going to be the kind of hamster you can play with. It's only took the best part of two months to get to this point though haha

It seems Dandelion is starting to feel his age, sleeping more. He has started to lose fur on his sides, in the area of his scent glands, and he's drinking more than usual. I fear his time maybe drawing to an end.....

Have been worrying myself half to death about blight. It would be so unfair for our potatoes (and tomatoes) to succumb to that nasty thing, so fingers crossed it doesn't happen - especially as this is our first year.

I thought I would update my blog with some new pictures! So without further ado......