As October draws to a close, the leeks are progressing well, garlic has been sown and enviromesh added, to prevent birds uncovering them.

Harvesting continues to take up much time but the results are worth it; fresh beetroot (the last of the crop), swede (also the last of this year’s crop), cabbage, parsnips (the first to be harvested this year), carrots, cavalo nero, parsley, chard, spinach, tomatoes, chillies and lettuce.