Gardening and Going Away

 We grow a lot of plants from seed both for outside and also our greenhouse. This year we've tried to cut back as it's hard to get away and expect someone to come in and look after them all. We've got our usual tomatoes and cucumbers on the go and most of the veg plants are in (except the mice ate some of the choicest seeds!) What do you like growng at home and has anyone found a good watering system or like us have to rely on neighbours?