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September 14, 2016

Soft, downy quince (Cydonia oblonga ‘Meeches Prolific’)

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Family half term project - adding an open-fronted nest box for robins. Dad made the box and then the kids helped him install it. Please let any passing robins know there's vacant real estate waiting for them...

Sunshine and crocus opening in the gravel garden - can't think of a better birthday present... #makesmehappy

Some days it's easier to just tuck your head under your wing and refuse to come out... #isitspringyet

It's been a grey start to the year in many ways, so today's blog post is a rainbow antidote as I sort my seeds and share my top 25 colourful crops for a vibrant vegetable garden (link in bio). What are your favourite varieties to bring colour to your garden and plate?

Home from the grey school run, drizzle-damp, I'm cheering myself up before I make a start on today's book reviews with pictures of the sunny Great Ouze from yesterday.

Reading about chalkstream predators today, then dad sent me one of his images showing that even pike can't avoid the dagger-bill of the grey heron...

Finally tracked down the delicious winter scent...

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