although i strive to be as green as i can there are some jobs which just need a bit of power. logging is one of them. My new chainsaw, is 20% lower on fuel. and has much lower emmisions than most , it did a job that would have taken all day with a hand saw in around ten mins the new range of Stihl chainsaws with the CB-E letters are Also much easier to start.Many of the logs were very well seasones oak and Elm. not a job for the bow saw unless you have a long weekend spare.

Its been a long time coming but ive just managed to secure another gardening job , this time in Ripon  about 60 miles away but pay should justify the travel costs in our "Green Car "  very low emission , hopefully will  be looking for a cheap used van or the like and a caravan for another project.
With any luck there maybe other jobs in that village which may come my way from this  : fingers crossed.
 The weather recently has really pushed the growth in the garden, even the rhubarb is sprouting,  this kind of thing happens then along comes a cold snap to halt it all,  good old nature.

May i take this time to with you all a happy new year