Many complain that this blog is boring. The words, 'leaden', 'turgid' and 'moribund' crop up an awful lot in criticisms. Well, I plan to confound my critics with a special series called Ivy Watch!

Yes, each week you can check on the progress of my ivy plants! Let me introduce you. This is Pamela Flitton:

And here's Lord Widmerpool:

And lastly Ted Jeavons: