Hello to you all on the first day of this the second national lockdown. Its going to be harder for some than for others, so if you know of anyone that is finding it especially difficult then please give them a ring and keep in touch. Anyway news from the Viking Way. I was contacted this week by Cat Nettles who lives near Skegness, she informed me of the great success she is having with StrawBale Gardening. She informed me “ there are a lot of tree stumps in my garden which make it nearly impossible to dig over”, so, she looked for another method. Cat found the StrawBale Gardening method on the internet but she says “it was mostly based in America”. She describes finding my website as “ a lightbulb moment”. She thought, “ well if this chap Simon can do it where he lives, then I can to”. Her technique was using my method and boy has she enjoyed success. She says she has had masses of tomatoes and peas. And the brassicas have thrived. I have attached some pictures she kindly sent me. Thanks so much Cat for your endorsement of the StrawBale method which is really starting to catch on this side of the pond. Its a win win situation, no weeds, and if like Cat your access to soil is limited, them this way of gardening will suit you down to the ground, literally. So many people I speak to are wanting to have a go at growing vegetables. There are so many good reasons why you should. Don’t be put off if you have no soil, or an odd shaped garden. If you live in an inner-city area and maybe just have a slice of concrete, no worries. Use my method and get growing. Speak soon and keep safe Simon.