A magical September after an unusual August and then October rushed in too. Autumn has swept in these last few weeks on the fresh sea breeze and brought with it lots of rain. The leaves are raining down like confetti outside but the Rhino is proving to be a haven of tranquillity - quiet, cosy and dry!
Winter salad plants have been tucked in the gaps as they appear in the greenhouse, the basil and tomato harvest lasted well into October, we had pesto and roasted tomatoes in and on everything and I look forward to starting it all again next spring. Endless days of homegrown tomatoes are a real treat and we grew six types of basil this year, the favourites were Cinnamon, Lemon and Thai all from Jekka’s Herbs. After living with the cottage garden space for a season we decided to move a few things, the strawberries needed a new home, the mange tout will need a less windy site next year and the sweet pea avenue might need to become an arch?
Jeska Hearne planting winter salad next to the tomato plants in October in her Rhino greenhouse
For fun and seasonal joy we have planted up pots of autumn colour to go on the garden table, these will keep me company while saving and sowing seeds, planning ahead and spending time with Wallis who is still making the most of her basket und