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Hmm...hard to decide, but:
* Roses - adore the scent, and they have a lot of nostalgia for me. They're not the easiest things to grow, as they need careful pruning and can suffer from disease, but they're fairly hardy and there are a multitude of varieties to suit almost any situation, from small pots to border shrubs to enormous climbers. A rewarding project for the keen gardener!
* Hardy geranium (aka cranesbill) - pretty little perennials for any summer border or bed, with fascinating "catapult" seed pods. Tough as old boots, grow almost anywhere and require very little care.
* Horned pansy (Viola cornuta) - fell in love with these cute little things recently, as they flower for months and months on end (some varieties right through the winter), and they even dead-head themselves! Perennial, but often grown as an annual - I have mine in a hanging basket where they're safe from most frosts and can be moved around to give the garden a splash of colour where it needs it.
* Roses - adore the scent, and they have a lot of nostalgia for me. They're not the easiest things to grow, as they need careful pruning and can suffer from disease, but they're fairly hardy and there are a multitude of varieties to suit almost any situation, from small pots to border shrubs to enormous climbers. A rewarding project for the keen gardener!
* Hardy geranium (aka cranesbill) - pretty little perennials for any summer border or bed, with fascinating "catapult" seed pods. Tough as old boots, grow almost anywhere and require very little care.
* Horned pansy (Viola cornuta) - fell in love with these cute little things recently, as they flower for months and months on end (some varieties right through the winter), and they even dead-head themselves! Perennial, but often grown as an annual - I have mine in a hanging basket where they're safe from most frosts and can be moved around to give the garden a splash of colour where it needs it.
How much veg and wildlife can I pack into a 6m x 8m garden in suburban Cambridge? Let’s find out! 
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