Sorry for the break in news, I've been on holiday - don't worry like you I also got the rain!

Most gardening tips at this time of year tell us about watering young plants and other water related tasks. Whilst this may not be an issue at present we should think ahead. Although the forecast remains unsettled the great British Summer may come late this year and so why not harvest the rain we are getting now and stock up with water for when it gets hot? My 300L water butt is already full so I'm going to invest in an overflow one. It's surprising when the sun does come out just how thirsty hanging baskets and containers can be and that stored water will soon go. St Bridget Nurseries have a wide selection of water storage aids in their garden centres so pop in and start harvesting the rain!