I've done fridge clearing, too. I'm expecting delivery of a gadget that is supposed to slow deterioration by emitting negative ions, so getting ready for it.

Most of the stuff in there, however, is things in jars like jams and pickles which say they should be in there after opening - seems a bit counter-intuitive, but hey -and which I don't eat often. Fruit and veg are currently living in a powered coolbox (solar panels mean this isn't going to add too much to my usage).

Today is the first day of cherries from the local farm - they don't get to stay long as I can eat a pound a day easily. Also the strawberries and raspberries - I've nearly got my own of the first, but the price has dropped in the shops, too. Oddly, despite eating mostly salad and fruit, my weight is going up again. Also despite hefting slabs and compost around in the garden.

The nematodes seem to be slacking. I am having to sprinkle salt around on slugs which are devouring stuff still. The butternut squash has been attacked below the surface, and I can't get a replacement, so am planting a ridge cucumber instead. And sprinkling pellets around. Apparently the allotment guys are having the same sort of problems.

Penny