We live in troubled times.

Human hubris, stressing animals and environmental systems beyond breaking point, is to blame.

And while a period of self-isolation might be the ideal opportunity to learn more and get started on your own biodynamic organic home veg patch, people are also looking for calm in the storm.

So bang on cue, the promised arrival of Paddington Bear, a retired Welsh Pony being put out to grass in our paddock at The Secret Acre, has given us a daily morning dose of calm when we go down to let him out.

As the Spring Equinox approaches tomorrow, we hope these pictures will give you some sunshine through the rain too.

Then our advice, get out and start gardening.