One of the few disadvantages to living by a churchyard is the annual slick of red goo that accumulates outside the back door from fallen yew berries. Any attempt to sweep them up just results in more mess as they disintegrate so I leave them for the birds and, worryingly, Ollie. I can only assume he hoovers them up whole, with no chewing, because they are extremely poisonous. No sooner was that colourful carpet dispatched when the first of the snow arrived.....and now there's another 4" of the white stuff out there. And it's only the middle of December! The weather has played havoc with the markets and hence my income. So if anyone can battle their way to my door, I still have a large selection of seasonal offerings!