I am based in South West England so very few frosts here, can keep geraniums outside all winter, grow a mixture of flowers and a few veg.
Welcome @Meadowlands, I'm in the West Country too, also grow a small amount of veg and am trying to get some soft fruit going.
Welcome @Meadowlands If you could add your Location in the overview, this answers often the important question what type of climate you have like Escapement has got. I'm in the NE of Wiltshire.