The Brits’ obsession with the weather is well known around the world. You might argue that discussing it is a national pastime, and it’s now as much part of our psyche as a Sunday roast. But it’s for a very good reason: we have a lot of it.
As BBC weatherman Michael Fish discovered ahead of the Great Storm of 1987, it can be wholly unpredictable. But for gardeners, it’s more than just choosing whether to slip on a pair of wellies or reach for the Crocs. It can govern what you plant, where you plant it, and the insecticides or fertilisers you might need to use. It’s a big deal.
