funny - I was thinking about that too. Both Terry & I decied that our potatoes were not as productive as last year. My seed pots came fro Dobies in 2008, Kings 2009 - as did Terry. Neither Lady Chrystl or Kestrel were as productive as last year. Nicola - never tried b 4; ok but not heaps. Haven't dig up main crops yet........My sis wondered if last year's poor potato season affected quality of seed pots. Will revert to Dobies to try 2010.My onions were planted last autumn & loved the hot spell in May /June. Decided that if it hadn't been planted by end of June then no-goer - too late/ too wet/not enough sun. Waiting to see if the bottom of my parsnips mirrors the top growth......! Used SEER Rock dust this year - think it made for healthier plants. Have put in some winter salad - land cress, lambs lettuce, rocket, endives and kales n cabbage.

Lost all 4 of my globe artichokes, presumably to the big freeze; got new ones; no room! Onions, shallots & garlic have been fine for me, even tho I was very late putting them in - they sat in trays for ages. Didn't do autumn sets as wanted to keep to red only. Potatoes great - what varieties did you do? Lady Christl least good.