Well, what strange times we are suddenly living in. I am fortunate enough that all my friends and family are currently well, I have food in my cupboards and a job that won't stop paying me because of Coronavirus. I am feeling very privileged right now. But my poor children are feeling less so.

When they first pass you your little bundle of joy and you set eyes on your beautiful, defenceless baby, the idea of them being one day big enough to fend for themselves is so ludicrous that it doesn't even cross your mind.

I'm no gardener. I mean, I do have [...]