Frost

Woke up to a white icing sugar dusting over Edinburgh - some of which didn't clear until mid-day. The few days of warm sunshine were a wee taste of spring, not to be taken as the start of a bright and warm growing season. Fingers crossed the beetroot seeds will forgive me...

First frosts at KB

There's no doubting it: winter is upon us. One of the first frosts of the year has covered the plots in crisp ice shards. The leaf mulch pile is steaming in the sunshine as it defrosts, and that last marrow is destined for the oven. The nasturtium isn't looking too hot either. It's time for rest, hot chocolates and DVDs.