Autumn is nearly over and Hugh is concerned about a winter shortage of firewood and animal feed.

Hugh embarks on the big financial venture of summer; harvesting his entire tomato crop to sell at the local Farmers' Market.

It's late summer at River Cottage, but the weather is far from seasonal. Torrential rain washes out Hugh's entire hay harvest and his polytunnel full of tomatoes is beset with blight.

Hugh donates one of his pigs to his landlord's medieval fair, held to raise money for charity.

Hugh has problems with some uncooperative chickens and troublesome rabbits. But he battles on, determined to turn adversity into opportunity.

Hugh expands his operation by renting a four-acre field and buying more livestock, and participates in the annual nettle-eating competition.