heavy frost on the roof (and something clomping about up there) but no ice or snow down inside the garden.

this means the amphibians should still be fine in the (covered-up) pond.

good-o!

partially gone outside just far enough to throw out some sultanas for the blackbirds but also see that there is in fact some residue of snow on top of the water-butt (ie isolated from organic warmth) and in the shady angle where the patio hangs over the grass.

it was -5C this morning here. Heavy frost.