Rebsie’s back

A very warm welcome back to Rebsie Fairholm, the best singing backyard breeder of all time, I reckon. I’m looking forward once again to the vicarious thrill of following her adventures in pea breeding, among much else.

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Well now, and I thought Gregor Mendel was renowned for his pleasant light baritone.

Only kidding. Thank you for your kind welcome.

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Published on August 27, 2026

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