Thanks for all the advice. I have a compost bin with compost that will probably be ready next spring, so have layered it on top of that. Some kind soul also left half a hay bale so put that on top and then the duvet. Feel quite smug

Yes SR - sad isn't it. My OH couldn't believe that I forgoed my Sunday G & T to shovel it. Lots of cars drove by and I had to struggle up the hill with the barrow, so hope I don't make an article in the Shetland Times next Friday!

I had in mind "You know you are a gardener when ............"

(PS had a double G & T when I got in I'm not that daft )