I spent a bit of time at the allotment this afternoon – windy with occasional splashes of rain but I also got to enjoy some lovely golden light as the sun dropped towards the horizon. The main purpose of heading up there though was to do a bit more late autumn planting – more broad beans and some onion sets and garlic bulbs.

All of those are plants that can cope with the rough conditions of winter and it sets me up for harvests next year. I might have to put fleece covers over them if it gets very cold but, for the investment of a bit of time, I should get some good food in return.