I mentioned the other day that I spent most of the weekend in the garden. I was basically doing the big “Start of the Year Weeding Session”. I got almost everything done – all the front and back beds. I just have the pathways around the veg beds to do.

And all that weeding means I was up close and personal with (and constantly disturbing) the resident pest control squad.

They may all look the same, but I promise, each one of these is a different toad. There were several others that I didn’t get pictures of, as they scarpered before I could scoop them up. I guess some toads are just a bit camera shy.

As you can see, these guys are all pretty small. I’m sure we’ll be seeing the bigger ones hopping up the stairs for snacks by porchlight soon.

I’m so lucky to have such a devoted garden crew!