WINTER IS ON ITS WAY!
In November the world can look dark and unappealing when we gaze outside from the cosy indoors, but once outside it is surprising how light the day really is. Just spending half an hour or so outside during the winter can make a great difference to one’s mental and physical health, so I try to get out on the plot every day. It also helps to burn off some of those yummy winter puddings.
Almost everything that needs storing before the weather turns very cold has been harvested, including squashes, celeriac and sweet potatoes. I check them carefully, putting any damaged ones in the kitchen vegetable basket to eat first, because damage
