Aubergines in October..oh yes!

Today I've been planting out some polyculture beds in our 'plant amongst whats already there' temporary edible garden while we create the new beds of our more permanent Edible Garden design  .....the beautiful aubergine plants, thought to have been long gone in the dry heat of August, have literally sprung back to life in the rain of the last couple of weeks...they are now accompanied by globe artichokes, 2 varieties of organic peas, chard, garlic and kale......hoping the support system of cane (grown elsewhere in the garden) and trimmings from my neighbours almond tree pruning will be enough against the winter winds here