Because of the weather the Potatoes are making up their own rules this year.

Not one potato plant on my vegetable plot managed to produce a flower this year. There are still potatoes there in the ground and ready to be eaten. I think the dry weather caused the foliage to collapse early before they had chance to produce any flowers. Although this year will not be a bumper crop year, we still have our own potatoes to eat at a time when they are expensive to buy in the supermarkets.

Someone who likes growing their own food can usually find a reason why it is a good idea to continue doing so next year.