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Wordless Wednesday

November 16, 20169 Comments

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Cotoneaster horizontalis and Cornus sanguinea ‘Midwinter Fire’ hanging out in front of the potting shed

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Hi, thanks for visiting the blog. I’m Nic – a garden and nature writer based in Hertfordshire. I’m also a peat-free gardener, keen birdwatcher, inveterate bookworm and mum to two budding growers. Join me as I follow my crops from plot to plate, explore new plants and share the wonder and beauty of the nature world…

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