[Paul Plots]

It has been made much simpler nowadays, there are only 3 seasons.
Spring, Autum and Winter 

Ah but sometimes the other one will spring upon you when you least expect it!! 

[arugula]

It has been made much simpler nowadays, there are only 3 seasons.
Spring, Autum and Winter 

That's slightly harsh! I would have said (where I am now), Winter mid-October - mid February, Spring mid-February - end April, Summer May - August, Autumn September and 1st half of October.

[JayG]

It doesn't matter precisely where the lines are drawn, the unfortunate fact is that the main growing season in the UK is (arguably!  ) from April to September (inclusive) which is only half a year, and for many of us the reliably frost-free part of that is only June to September! 

That's why cloches, cold frames, greenhouses (and window sills!) were invented, and of course forums like this one; to help growers squeeze the absolute maximum out of our less than ideal climate! 

[andy135]

Whatever happened to global warming? 

[Paul Plots]

Whatever happened to global warming? 

Global warming may well result in more frequent wetter / colder winters for the UK as the Gulf-stream is pushed away from its normal route.  :blink:

[mikem]

I thought that spring was when you could put your bare bottom on the soil and it didn't feel cold!   

[Kristen]

It has been made much simpler nowadays, there are only 3 seasons.
Spring, Autum and Winter

According to a chum of mine there are only two seasons in Toronto, Canada: Winter ... and Construction!