Outside the Silkie chicks and mum had taken themselves to bed, snuggling down into the dry straw I put in their house this morning.

In spite of the chill I had a Wednesday walk this morning and this afternoon met my teacher and assistant in St Neots for outdoor Tai Chi practice. We all wore coats and gloves .

Today was perfect, starting with a splendid sunrise and ending with a brilliant sunset.

J has put seed potatoes into bags inside one of the poly tunnels. With a mild winter and a bit of luck we might be eating new potatoes in May

I used the last of the stored Bramlet apples to make three cakes – they are now in the freezer although I am tempted to take one out tonight as a slice of cake goes well with my afternoon coffee!

Tomorrow might be dry so we can carry on tidying the garden in preparation for spring planting.