First year no dig here as well. Started no dig in the winter garden because of the slug problem. Veggies started growing on a half shade plot. Was then called to go travelling for work for the months of August and September. In between travels tried as much as I could to keep garden weed free. To no avail: slugs had their kings banquet this year. Was left with one small 3 inch sized courgette. Utterly disgusted.
Will have to try again next year with hopefully less travel in the most important months.