Yes, it's been a long winter. Since October we've had snow, freezing tempetatures and some more snow. So this winter has been longer than six months!
I have no want to sow anything, or plant anythin - not even plan anything. 10cm of blindingly bright white snow prevents digging in vegetable plot, and the ground is still frozen solid.
Oh again, tell me about extremely hot spring in Mediterranian... maybe jealousy keeps me warmer!
