"Nick Maclaren" wrote in message
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Where were you before?

I lived in South Africa

Both of those need to grow in a warm summer, and need a sunny autumn
to ripen. That is not likely this far north, so they are very tricky.
Yes, your compost heap is a reasonable location to try.

Note that courgettes and summer squashes (eaten unripe) are much
easier than winter ones (which need to ripen).

I'll give that a go - thanks!

:-)
Jayne