As the evenings stay lighter, the list of jobs to be done lengthens, too. Here at L&F HQ Isobel is finalising two new design collections and Polly is finding new suppliers and manufacturers. We’re keeping up with our online orders, talking to new wholesale customers, and booking stalls at fairs and shows all around the country – if you know of a corker near you that needs us, do please say! But it’s not all inside stuff. The greenhouse is filling with hopeful young shoots, the glorious roses are having their annual haircut and – steady the buffs – the mowers are being serviced ahead of a long hard season of some serious mileage. Oh, and there’s a two day wedding to host. It’s all really rather exciting …