St Swithin’s Day fell on 15th July this year. Tradition has it that what ever weather occurs on the Saxon saint’s feast day, so will it be for the following 40 days and 40 nights, A goodly portion of Canada experienced severe thunderstorms and heavy rains that day. However, tradition be damned and, as of the end of July anyway, the venerable saint’s predictions lie in the dust. Back to reading that new erotic horticultural book, Fifty Shades of Green to learn more about propagation in the garden, leaving neighbours emerald with envy.