Even blurry photos of beetroot seedlings kindle a feel good state of mind as the days lengthen and the sun shines on a winter’s day in August. Knowing that there is still snow on the mountains does nothing to stop the hope of warm growing weather being just around the corner. The little glasshouse at my local community garden allows me to satisfy my premature planting urges. At our last working bee we planted all sorts of summer delights, such as tomatoes and sunflowers, which we will hopefully pot on in this safe environment until all risk of frost has passed. Here’s hoping for more photos later on as the growing season unfurls…