If everything in the garden is rosy, it means all is well, but be careful you don’t dig up any dirt that would be better left unearthed! Life as a bed of roses is thought to be a good thing, although you would have to think the thorns would make it a bit prickly.

The grass may seem greener on the other side of the fence, but if you are lucky enough to get over there, don’t stand idle too long or you will find the grass growing under your feet. Another gardening proverb you might recognise is ‘you reap what you sow’, which emphasises the importance of hard work and the idea that our actions have consequences.

Perhaps you’ve been told (or told someone else) to ‘bloom where you are planted’. This one encourages us to make the best of our current situation rather than constantly seeking something better.

What if you lead someone down (or up) the garden path? This phrase dates back to early last century and alludes to the use of the garden path as a detour or a way of removing someone from goings-on that you would rather they were not privy to. When next you visit friends or family and they suggest a stroll in the garden, you might wonder what it is they are trying to hide.

Remember to give yourself time to smell the roses in between all your busyness.

Happy puzzling!