What’s in season in October, can I grow anything in the garden now?

Last day today, and I am almost sad that the challenge is completed, although I am really looking forward to my bucket of tea tomorrow morning. Started this last day off with pancakes and bacon. Then drove down to Bexhill to DD2’s, with, amongst other things, a pizza...

Well here we are at the end of Day 4. Breakfast was again plain pancakes with jam and a spot of soft cheese. 2 of the little scones, with more jam during the morning. Then 2 bowls of soup with lentils, cabbage and bacon. The bacon provided a lovely saltiness and...

Obsessing about my remaining vegetables today. Weighed them three times in the morning! There don’t seem to be enough left. The plan says there are, but I sort of don’t believe it. There are 3 little pots of tomato from the tin in the fridge too, but it still doesn’t...

And here is another suggestion for a basket from Aldi, I’m on a roll now 😉 Cost £4.67, you could use the remaining 33p for flavourings of your choice. A little oil, salt and pepper, garlic maybe Oats 75p Spaghetti 23p Jam 29p 1kg carrots 59p 1kg onions 59p...

Day 2 of the Live Below The Line challenge and I am really missing hot drinks. I usually have a bucket of tea as soon as I get up, closely followed by a bucket of coffee, all de-caff.

Have had plenty to eat, with leftovers too. Drunk only water today, and will do until the end. Would LOVE a cup of tea! All in all, not a bad first day

Well, I made the decision to do it this year. So the question now is, when. Looking at my crowded diary, the only time I can get 5 consecutive days where I can do it start TOMORROW!  Eek!

I noticed yesterday that the gas meter cupboard door was hanging open. But when I went to close it I found this inside. That would explain the frequent sightings of a robin in the garden then! I tried all day today, on and off, to get a picture of him. But all I have...