Andy D'Agorne

So, the seedlings are getting bigger, the weather's turned warmer and the home compost that is ready has run out. A small bag from the local shop would be ideal. Local shop is the Co-op who offer FSC (Forestry Stewardship) certified compost. Great, but er, it says its 60% from sustainable sources, 40% peat! Greengrocers next door sells flowers but no compost, so it will have to be Homebase. That means an expedition either in the car club car or with the bike trailer. Being frugal (well have just replaced the knackered bike saddle) I opt for the bike trailer. Nice new bike park all to myself, I make a bee line for the garden centre were I find peat free FSC compost (100%) Only thing is it is in 70 litre bags (3 for £12!!) Wisely I opt to restrict myself to one, plus a small bag (25 lts) of topsoil. With some effort this is attached by bungees to the trailer and I set of back home, grateful that York is flat. Is the brake jammed on?? No its just b** heavy!! This return trip from Foss Islands reminds me of how slowly I had to cycle with my daughter on the back when we lived in Sheffield. Anyhow the courgettes and tomatoes are now much happier in their bigger pots and Im a little fitter.