1. When we had a larger group of chickens, it felt like there were a couple of cliques or an assorted rabble, but now it feels like the remaining trio are friends. It’s sweet how they move around together.

2. The pumpkins are growing strikingly, consistently orange.

2b. After a summer of monocrop gluts, I come home with a varied bag of fruits and vegetables.

3. Another British Science Festival event – this time at the Society of Dyers and Colourists. We explore their interactive museum, spinning patterned wheels to see how our eyes fail to keep up.

3b. The amazing detail on the textile printing blocks. The contrast of the intricate swirling designs and the cold, dark metal.

3c. We are in awe as she shows how cutting-edge chemistry can reveal the true colours on faded ancient garments. Later, we enjoy hearing how someone has teased information out of texts to interpret how colours were seen in the ancient world.