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Wordless Wednesday

January 18, 2017

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January chilli harvest!!

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Alan Garner says:
January 18, 2017 at 11:12 am

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What lovely cheery colours to brighten up any dreary winter’s day. Love the varied shapes and sizes!

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- dogwooddays says:
  January 18, 2017 at 12:51 pm
  
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  Thanks – they add a spicy kick to winter soups ☺
  
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Anne says:
January 18, 2017 at 6:55 pm

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Well done!

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- dogwooddays says:
  January 18, 2017 at 7:37 pm
  
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  Thanks – can’t believe how prolific they’ve been – especially the tree chillies ☺
  
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