The last of the maincrop potatoes are in (desiree), and they also did very well - some of them are huge! And they should last us for months, by the look of them (I haven't weighed them yet.)
The hops also did splendidly. I have dried them and I will soon start brewing some beer for Christmas, now that the weather is a little cooler. I have to rely on the outside temperature as I have lost the spare fridge. I kept it in the garage for my bacon experiments, and to keep my beer whilst it matures in bottles. A mouse made a nest inside! It brought dry leaves and newspaper and shredded it to form a cosy nest. It was with some trepidation that I disturbed it, as I didn't fancy having to deal with a bunch a baby mice, but fortunately the nest was empty by the time I found it. I didn't like the idea of using the fridge after that, though, so I had to dispose of it, which was a shame.
Here is a picture of the hops. I will be back with a post on my beer brewing, to justify my title of Alewife!
