October 2022 Video Diary

28 October 2022

Our method of cooking and preparing quinces

We thought that after a number of videos where we’ve picked lots of quinces it would be a good idea to show how we use our quinces.

25 October 2022

Unbelievable crop of quinces – Meeches Prolific

We decided to pick all our remaining quinces. This year it produced an astounding crop of fruit. We also managed to find a super cauliflower and a few remaining courgettes.

 

23 October 2022

Working on the plot – October week 3

The weather at the start of the week was pleasant and we managed a trip to the allotment to do more tidying up. The end of the week turned out to be wet so we only managed one visit to the plot.

20 October 2022

Working on the plot – October week 2

We made more progress this week getting beds dug over. There was a little bit of harvesting, mostly quinces but we had a nice cauliflower and Sue picked some Dahlias.

 

13 October 2022

Reflections at Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal and Deer Park

An afternoon walk around Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Gardens. We also had a walk around the deer park and were lucky enough to see some deer.

11 October 2022

Mouse attack – sweet peas eaten

When I sow sweet peas in spring I always cover the seeds with a clear seed tray cover to prevent any mice from eating the seeds. I sowed some seeds a couple of weeks ago and completely forgot about any protection. I got away with it for the first week but then the seeds were discovered. Luckily, I had enough seeds to resow, and this time I remembered to cover them.

01-07 October 

Working on the plot – October week 1

The main growing and planting season might be over but there is still plenty to do on the plot. It’s all about how much tidying up and preparation for next spring we can do before the winter weather sets in.

All our October harvesting details can be found here

 

10 October 2022

Nostell Priory – Ruby, swans and cygnets

It was a lovely autumn afternoon for our walk at Nostell Priory. The cygnets were making the most of the autumn sunshine.