Boring, I know, but working a plot on a steep hill with paths that can be very slippery even in summer, I’ve discovered the necessity for a first aid kit on site the hard way. It doesn’t have to be Dr Mopp’s entire bag, but a small, well-labelled tin, on a high shelf away from small hands, is an absolute must.

My kit contains:

• Sticking plasters
• Antiseptic
• Sting/bite cream
• Painkillers
• Tweezers
• Cleaning wipes (you’ll need to clean yourself before cleaning a wound)
• Sweeties to make it all feel better.

Seriously – get yourself a little tin, put some basics in there and keep it in the shed. One day you’ll thank me.