Well, in the corner of our garden, we have an old, neglected vegetable patch. Of course, I imagine myself turning into Hugh F-W, making amazing food from my own produce, so I started to clear the patch. It looks like this:
I think that’s an ancient raspberry cane, so I am trying to nurture that. I’m sure we’ll be feasting on fresh, sun warmed raspberries all summer š There’s also a plant which I think is chard – does anyone else know? I don’t want any upsetting mistakes!
Weeding was very satisfying. I took a leaf (ahem) out of Alys Fowler’s book and just settled to it, and the end result was great. I only managed about two square feet of bare soil while the Little One was at nursery, but it was worth it. Alys’ advice is here: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/apr/29/how-to-win-the-war-on-weeds
Our local WI had a plant sale at which I picked up some strawberry plants, a courgette and some herbs, so we are well on our way!
Grace Paretree 
Doesn’t look like chard to me, sorry. Almost certain. Not entirely sure what it is, but advise not eating it until you get a definite diagnosis!
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You’re right! Dad reckons it’s spindly rhubarb so we shall see …. x
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