There was plenty of traditional spring weather on the plot today - sun, wind and rain, and the occasional spot of snow! It was quite chilly when the clouds went in, so today I mostly dug out dandelions and, when I couldn't face another yellow flower, comfrey too. There's plenty on the plot to use as organic fertiliser and there was a massive plant just in front of the new arch - so it had to go. I suspect it will have the last laugh though, as comfrey roots are very deep, and very difficult to get out.

My plans for growing Chioggia beetroot and green manure have received a temporary setback, as a mouse seems to have got into my shed and feasted on seed packets. I've blocked up the one potential access point I could spot, so hopefully that is the last visit I'll have, but I shall be keeping an eye out (and my seeds in a tin!).

Does anyone have any good tips for (vegan!) ways to discourage mice?