This time of year is particularly hassle-free because autumn’s more about eating than the work of winter or the rush of sowing in spring. It’s also the season of changing tones, as the leaves turn different shades of red, amber and sienna, which warms my heart against the greying skies and shortening days. Orange pumpkins and squash are welcome hits of colour on the allotment, as are the edible nasturtiums dotted about the place, matching the mood of the season. I pick a few to make salads more colourful and peppery.
The I sowed in August as a
