September has been a glorious month in Cornwall - lots of lovely warm sunshine and blue skies. There is a wonderful show of sunflowers in front of the farmhouse and the flavour of the blackberries is superb. Have managed to make some bramble jelly – nothing like it with some Rodda’s clotted cream and a scone or two.

Talking of food, had an excellent outing to the Cornwall Festival of Food and Drink in Truro. The displays of cheeses, chocolates, cakes, jams, fish, ciders and wines etc. were absolutely amazing and a lot of tasting took place!

On the farm we haven’t got into the tedious business of gathering up the fallen leaves yet as they are very late turning due to the gorgeous weather.