I did say...

...the fencing was looking a bit tired.

This is how the back gate looked....

 ...very shabby and scruffy where the previous coat of stain had faded & worn.
The two pots of pansies...

 ...dropped neatly into the two planters by the front door...

 ...and a drop of water soon had them looking perky.
However, here is the back gate after its coat of "Forest Green"...

...it certainly looks a lot tidier but it will probably need a second coat.

I have to say, I'm quite pleased with the new colour (despite my doubts) so it looks like I'm going to be busy for a while. Let's hope Mother Nature is kind and provides a few dry & bright weekends over the next few weeks. Good job Easter weekend is coming up soon.........................................................................

They just wont...

...ripen.

Earlier in the year I bought Mum two tomato plants. To begin with they didn't seem to do much and then they just went mad. The plants grew huge and they have been smothered in tomatoes.

Here are 6 I picked about 5 weeks ago...

...and they just don't seem to want to ripen...

...apart from the one on the end.

Anyone got any tips?.......................................................................