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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Jun 22

Happy reverse solstice!

Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Jun 22

A very hot #SummerSolstice here in Birmingham but the golden hour was truly spectacular!

These Chandos Beauty roses also have glorious scent.

And a solstice visit from this beautiful Hummingbird Hawkmoth 😍

#GreenHeart #Gardening #Moth #BloomScrolling #Roses #UrbanWildlife #RedValerian

Hummingbird hawkmoth by some red valerian

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · May 29

I finally understand why it's called a Tulip Tree! This is a tree flower that makes a statement...

It is in our therapeutic gardens, but can be seen from the main park of Kings Heath park.

#LiriodendronTulipifera #BloomScrolling #GreenHeart #Gardening #TulipTree

A pale green and yellow tulip tree flower which is shaped like an actual tulip! It has some orange banding I. The lower petals.

Large tulip tree with fence in front of it and glasshouse to the left.

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · May 8

Here's more...! #Bloomscrolling #Corsica #Maquis #Wildflowers

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · May 8

Hey #Bloomscrollers - how about this selection of coastal wildflowers in Corsica? What a beautiful walk - wish I could send the smell to you too 💚

#Bloomscrolling #Corsica #Maquis #Wildflowers

Mediterranean linseed - white and pink small flowers

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · May 2

I know!!

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Highbury Park Friends @highburyprkfriends.bsky.social · May 1

Our beautiful Handkerchief tree is in full bloom with its gorgeous white bracts - have you found it yet?

A blue sky with white blossoms of the tree

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · May 2

Welcome to Blue sky @highburyprkfriends.bsky.social 💚💚💚

Here's a photo taken in the park at 7am this morning. Just a couple of friends hanging out...

#Corvids #Parakeet

Same birds further away! In a horse chestnut tree

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · May 2

The wisteria is out in the Thrive garden! I don't think I've ever appreciated it properly before - the scent is just gorgeous 💜

Not the best photo as I was too close, sniffing 😂

#BloomScrolling #GreenHeart #Gardening #Wisteria

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Apr 13

#BloomScrolling

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Apr 13

Spring flowers have arrived in force!

#BloomScrolling #EnglishGarden #Spring #GreenHeart #Gardening

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Apr 4

Boo! there is also a "get gardening" newsletter you could sign up to x

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Apr 4

I don't know if you can access it from where you are but try your app store for "Cultivating wellbeing". It helps you discover and plan activities with gentle motivation. Made by the not-for-profit I work for. www.thrive.org.uk/app

App (home) - Thrive

We are excited to bring you Cultivating Wellbeing, a brand-new app from Thrive. Create and follow your personalised gardening and nature wellbeing plan. Find out more.

www.thrive.org.uk

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Apr 4

Amazing work! That looked like quite an intimidating plot to start on

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Apr 3

Ah, lily has told me 😂

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Susie Dent @susiedent.com · Apr 2

Word of the day is ‘foxy’ (19th century), used of weather that misleads you into thinking it’s extremely warm when in reality it’s pretty chilly.

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RSPB @rspb.bsky.social · Apr 2

Inspection time!

A Chaffinch has dropped by your feed to keep an eye on things... 👀

📷 @kiransimpson.bsky.social

A Chaffinch stands proudly on a mossy perch, its chest puffed out and head held high, as if overseeing an important inspection. Its warm orange breast contrasts with its soft grey-blue head, while its sharp gaze gives the impression that it’s carefully assessing the scene.

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Apr 2

I love I have absolutely no idea what this means! X

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Mar 29

Lucky you! 😍

Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Mar 29

A lovely birthday spent visiting the 1000+ year old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest. Yes, the one where Robin Hood is supposed to have hidden out.

Spectacular tree, and ancient oaks galore in the forest around 💚

#AncientTrees #Oak #EnglishOak #QuercusRobur #RobinHood

The huge major oak with limbs propped up by posts

A bizarre short stump of some long gone ancient tree with 2 small shoots coming out of the opposite sides

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Mar 29

Thank you!

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Mar 28

I thought exactly the same and even googled "iris daffodil"!

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Mar 27

Look at this absolute beauty! Not entirely sure what it is - the closest I can find is Narcissus Cassata. Never seen one like it 💛

The gardens and park are full of #daffodils and #narcissus, big and small - it's a joyous sight after a long cold winter.

#BloomScrolling #Spring #GreenHeart #Gardens

Lily looking narcissus! Lemon yellow with pale yellow rear petals

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Mar 21

The forget-me-nots are on their way! 💙

#GreenHeart #Garden #Gardening #SpringFlowers #ForgetMeNot

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Sam Gamblin @samlkg.bsky.social · Mar 5

It was quite hard to take it was moving so quickly! 😂

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