We have mice, I’ve known this since we moved in. I’ve seen evidence of them in the garage and I did wonder about the ‘Mouse Genocide’ chemicals that the last owners left behind. They’ve nibbled on candles and a couple of fatballs that I left out on the bench, not too much of a problem. I also think they’ve discovered how to get into the compost bin. I’ve seen them scurry off when I’ve lifted the lid a few times. All in all pretty harmless. I quite like mice, always have done. I’m sure they are not very hygengic and all the other things which people moan about but they live in the garage and frankly I really don’t mind.

That was, however, until I left out my Feltham First peas on the bench in the garage. There was 2/3 of a packet left when I put them there. When I came back the bottom corner of the packet had been neatly chewed and there were only 3 peas left.

I don’t like mice anymore.

I’ve ordered some more early peas to replace the ones that were maliciously eaten and I’ve installed some pea netting over the ones that I planted. Wouldn’t want the stinking pigeons to get these.

I’m off to plant some tomatoes.

I managed to find time to get two rows of peas into the vegetable bed this weekend. Quite enjoyed it. Feltham first, a variety that can be planted in january.

I’ve struggled to get peas to germinate before so I paid particular attention to the depth and put then in 2cm of compost in the trench. I’ve also made sure that the birds can’t get them by covering them with netting. I’ll try and keep a basic photo diary of their progress as time goes on. I’m also going to try some staggered planting this year so it’ll soon be time to plant some more!