The family of griffins guarding the garden is growing at much the same rate as the human family. The larger, and senior, griffin arrived just after Christmas from a garden centre near Street in Somerset while its younger companion arrived recently from a garden centre in Sherborne. I do not know what it is about that part of the world: perhaps they are breeding in the area. More information please.
The younger has taken up residence by the decking at the side of the house, keeping a sharp eye on anyone attempting to attack the rhubarb while hiding behind a phlomis.