Thanks for all the welcomes
Yes, I've managed to console myself with a few late ones, some Spring onions and mixed beetroot, if I can manage to have some Christmas pickles of whatever size, I'll be happy enough this year.
I have an existing shed, which I'm inheriting. Unfortunately it's last occupants were chickens, so there's a nice job waiting. I'm working on plans to recycle some plastic bottles and add an awning to the shed, giving me sort of a greenhouse.
I also want to make a clay coil pot style rocket stove for boiling water (well I'm not doing this without coffee!). I've worked with clay before, and since the Peterborough area is famous for it's clay, I'm going to forage for some and process it for use.
So I should be busy enough until next year swings round