Last and first picking

Another heavy frost which didn't clear all day. These cabbage leaves are on the compost heap which is in the shade of the hedge. I picked the last of my first cabbages today. I then took down the netting leaving the broccoli to fend for itself, I'll soon see if this was a mistake. The second cabbages are getting bigger but it'll be a while yet before they're worth picking.

The broad beans and garlic don't seem to mind the frigid weather, they're the only bit of new greenery showing in an otherwise mostly clear plot. I also picked the first of the second parsnips, they are all rather small, I might have to buy some for Christmas dinner after all. I also covered the rhubarb plants with a bag of matured manure, maybe a bit late but I'm sure they'll appreciate it.

Frosted

The nasturtiums are over, it's been quite cool for a few nights. About a month later than last year and we haven't had a heavy frost yet in town.

Picked another cabbage and a few more parsnips. Only one big cabbage left now but a whole row of parsnips to go. We finished the last squash this week. Took home more garlic and I still have loads of potatoes.

The broad beans are much bigger than they were this time last year, In fact they were covered in snow this time last year!