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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 1d

Many thanks Mary!

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Paul!

jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Graeme. It’s handy for garden furniture, ladders as well as the usual control room, swimming pool etc #GardensHour

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 1d

I think the Cosmos is now looking the best it has this year. The Cannas in the background will stay out until the frost arrives #GardensHour

White Cosmos with dark leaf Cannas in background

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 1d

Evening #GardensHour I’m Jon. I’m here most weeks, and here’s my garden

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 8d

I hope they’re tasty wee apples though! #GardensHour

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 8d

Mahonia ‘Soft Caress’ is starting to flower. It’s a useful plant - a lot smaller & softer than your average Mahonia #GardensHour

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 8d

Always sad to see trees come down #GardensHour

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 8d

‪Good evening #GardensHour in terms of harvesting, it’s been a good cropping year for the potted Apollo Rocket apple tree. Still lots of fruit on the tree despite the best efforts of Storm Amy!‬

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 15d

I’ve brought a few chillis & sweet peppers inside to avoid the cold night. The days are still quite warm though here - 19 & 20 deg C this week #GardensHour

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 15d

‪Evening #GardensHour I’ve harvested the last few tomatoes. Haven’t decided what to grow in the bed over Winter - maybe some garlic‬?

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 22d

We’re having some very cold nights now so the red Banana, Ensete Maurellii is dug up, potted up & coming inside of an evening. Warm days still though so it goes outside during the day #GardensHour

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 22d

Evening #GardensHour I bought these 2 tulip varieties this week. I choose new ones each year. They won’t go in until November though

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · 29d

‪Evening #GardensHour I’ve a slimline water butt for space reasons. By the side is a tub that I fill up as a plunge pool for the watering can. My top tip would be to fill your watering can after you’ve watered - every drop counts! ‬

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · Sep 8

Hi Jules. I think the purple & yellow combo should look good. Welcome to #GardensHour

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thanks Kate! I keep it undercover over Winter, but it’s proven itself pretty hardy all things considered #GardensHour

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · Sep 8

It’s making up for the lack thereof since March! #GardensHour

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · Sep 8

Outdoor tomatoes are producing a colourful crop this year #GardensHour

Yellow Sungold and red Gardeners Delight tomatoes in a blue bowl

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · Sep 8

Evening Kate & welcome to #GardensHour. Lovely plants and bouquet

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jonbutler.bsky.social @jonbutler.bsky.social · Sep 8

‪Good evening #GardensHour thankfully we’ve finally had some decent amounts of rain here over the last week. I’m looking forward to the garden recovery ‬