This afternoon I have been sowing some seeds in trays, ready for the poly tunnel over my allotment. Green and purple kale, cabbage, cauliflower, purple sprouting broccoli and courgettes. Onions, garlic and rhubarb already in and growing. Still to come: Brussels sprouts, sweetcorn, spuds (three types), carrots, parsnips, radishes, dwarf and climbing green beans, runner beans, pumpkins, butternut squash, multi-coloured beetroot, leeks, tomatoes (plum and cherry), parsley, coriander, basil, rosemary plus a full salad assortment. I might have to set up camp over there to guard them if things get any worse!