Hanging on, regardless.

As Winter approaches and the nights bring ground frosts (when did they become 'grass frosts' by the way?) the squashes and courgette plants are showing the first signs of wilting in the mornings.

Close inspection reveals many perfect spiral tendrils, reaching for some anchorage, which conjour memories of The Day of the of the Triffids. They won't need to hang on much longer!

Each of the epidermal hairs is a single cell which contributes to the sensitivity of the tendril, and hence enhances it's ability to grow around an object.

Great for blipping, but difficult to get technically correct as the wind was playing havoc, and therefore long exposures were impossible, reducing the depth of field possible in the late afternoon light.

Earlier a few minor achievements included cutting the grass, purchasing a bag of loose broad bean seeds and 5 seed potatoes ('grow your own Christmas Roasties') and 25 baby lettuces snuggled in the polytunnel. (bought in the salad aisle of Morrisons)

Never been so organised (in this area at least)