I am addicted to plants. The first step is admitting you've got a problem. I keep meaning to cut down but then I have a relapse.
 My neighbourhood's annual Open Gardens took place over the weekend. Around thirty gardens took part and I opened the garden on both days. Saturday was busy, Sunday quieter. I'm happy to report that most visitors liked what they saw.
 The local community centre hosts a plant fair on Saturday afternoon which coincides with the Open Gardens. The Plant Fairs Roadshow is akin to a Farmers' Market for plant nurseries. They stage a number of events every year in London and the southern counties of England.
 I have tremendous respect for these specialist independent growers. They grow first rate stock -including many rare and unusual plants- which they sell at reasonable prices. So it was that I came away on Saturday laden with plants.