Alexandra Oakley 
It has taken until early December to get a proper weekend for bulb planting, but I am very glad I finally found the time. Saturday was dry and ideal, Sunday was much less accommodating, so some of the planting had to continue in the garage while the rain hammered down outside.
Whenever I start wondering why I put myself through it at this time of year, I only have to look back at photos from spring to remember exactly why. There is something very satisfying about doing these jobs in December, however impractical it can feel in the moment.
