Fool!

Gooseberry fool, that is.
Today saw the delivery of two gooseberry bushes.  One is yet to come.  Today's were Invicta and Hinnomaki Yellow (I think... They're downstairs and I can't be bothered to check)
The question (and it's rather pressing now) is where to put them.  The two options are:
Next to the raised bed (I was going to make it bigger, then figured that wasn't necessary - I could just plant things like gooseberries in well prepared holes, rather than have a whole bed for them...)
Behind the raspberries.  Slightly more complex, as this would necessitate the removal of a large bush, which I'd rather put off moving.  Logically, however, this is probably the preferable spot for them...  It's likely to get a little more sun in summer, and is in the main garden.
So, if I can muster up the energy, that's what I'll do.

We're also having the fencing people around tomorrow, so that'll be a hit to the old bank balance...  I'll have to start selling gooseberry fools to cover it.  (To cover the cost, that is, not to cover the fence in pudding)

And as for the seeds, we've got a good hit rate with the Gazanias, the rudbeckias are starting to catch up a little, some delphiniums are showing, and the sweet peas are about 8 inches tall.  The physalis modules still appear empty...  21-30 days it said, and we're only a few days off the 21.

The herbs on the windowsill aren't doing that well.  Parsley's doing ok, but the rest are a bit ropey.  I can't seem to keep them damp, but then I don't know if I'm drowning them or dehydrating them.  Ah, the traumas.

The shallots got dug up (maybe I mentioned that) and nibbled by squirrels.  If only I had a gun... 

The snowdrops are looking fab at the moment.  Probably going to start dying down soon.  Could Spring be on its way?