The hotbed has settled down to a simmer,
a steady 50 degrees nine inches below the surface and around 20 on the top, so now is the time to test it out.
A wren has taken up residence in the lavender bushes in the polytunnel and flits round tutting at an intruder in its territory.
A tray of aubergine seedlings is moved into place
I have learned not to put all my eggs into one basket but try out new situations with some plants first.
If more aubergines can be moved out then these tomato seedlings will be able to move into their place