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Sunday, September 24, 2023

As autumn arrives, it’s good to take stock of a wondrous year on the plot

Towering flowers, plants spilling on to the paths and a kestrel keeping an eye on proceedings…

It is the weekend of the equinox. Autumn is undeniable now. Darker days will soon start to restrict early-morning and late-evening allotment visits.

Our bean poles have been taken down and tied up until next year. Allowing in more air and light. The smaller pea/sweet pea tipis are still standing for now. One is barely holding up a smothering, rampant heavy squash. The others we hope will be home to late-sown Grandpa Ott morning glory.

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