Sam
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Love all things gardening. Restoring an art deco garden with my faithful hound Ted.
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Sam
@samssslearning.bsky.social
· Nov 16
I thought I'd share some early summer cheer as we head into winter— a video of my wisteria walkway in full bloom taken a couple of years ago. 🌱 #gardening
A super article. Winter really does provide such a show of wonderful structure and, as light lowers, there is an almost ethereal beauty that's just too good to miss.
Gardening helps us through the darkest, even near death, times as I found myself, so let's enjoy our gardens even in darkest winter.🌱
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November 28, 2025 at 7:33 PM
A super article. Winter really does provide such a show of wonderful structure and, as light lowers, there is an almost ethereal beauty that's just too good to miss.
It’s arrived! Really pleased with the makeover. All linings replaced & the material should complement the 2 new chairs I’ve ordered. As the seat & arms are sprung it is super comfy, a worthwhile project I think. Now just have to keep Ted off it!
November 28, 2025 at 1:58 PM
It’s arrived! Really pleased with the makeover. All linings replaced & the material should complement the 2 new chairs I’ve ordered. As the seat & arms are sprung it is super comfy, a worthwhile project I think. Now just have to keep Ted off it!
Excited as this old sprung sofa I’m having reupholstered is due to be delivered today. Although battered & stained, it is structurally sound, so hoping that it will be transformed.
November 28, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Excited as this old sprung sofa I’m having reupholstered is due to be delivered today. Although battered & stained, it is structurally sound, so hoping that it will be transformed.
Ted loves scrambled eggs!
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Ted loves scrambled eggs!
Morning all. Noticed this morning that, now some tree foliage has fallen, I can see the tawny owl box from my bedroom window. Quite far away( zoomed in the picture), so will need my binoculars. Fingers crossed the owl couple visiting & perching above my window spot it & move in. 🌱
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Morning all. Noticed this morning that, now some tree foliage has fallen, I can see the tawny owl box from my bedroom window. Quite far away( zoomed in the picture), so will need my binoculars. Fingers crossed the owl couple visiting & perching above my window spot it & move in. 🌱
Frosty start to the day but thawed by lunchtime. Stayed very cold though but I was still able to get pond maintenance done 🌱
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Frosty start to the day but thawed by lunchtime. Stayed very cold though but I was still able to get pond maintenance done 🌱
The magnolia buds are forming 🌱
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The magnolia buds are forming 🌱
Evidence that the birds are enjoying the cotoneaster berries 🌱
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Evidence that the birds are enjoying the cotoneaster berries 🌱
My lovely old gnarled apple tree 🌱
November 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
My lovely old gnarled apple tree 🌱
How gorgeous does this tree bark look basking in the sunshine & framed against the blue sky. 🌱
November 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
How gorgeous does this tree bark look basking in the sunshine & framed against the blue sky. 🌱
Love the way these rose hips as sparkling in the autumn sunshine 🌱
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Love the way these rose hips as sparkling in the autumn sunshine 🌱
Morning all. Gorgeous morning after all the recent rain but cold enough to nip your fingers. As ever, rose Trumpeter is still valiantly blooming. Such a vibrant wonderful variety. Hope you’re having a super day whatever you’re up to 😊🌱
November 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Morning all. Gorgeous morning after all the recent rain but cold enough to nip your fingers. As ever, rose Trumpeter is still valiantly blooming. Such a vibrant wonderful variety. Hope you’re having a super day whatever you’re up to 😊🌱
Horribly wet today so focussed on indoor projects. Repaired tiling to the garden room Art Deco floor & finished painting the walls. Looking forward to seeing if this is a flower stem or if it’s a plantlet. Cosying up with Ted to finish my Italian homework. Have a lovely evening 😊
November 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Horribly wet today so focussed on indoor projects. Repaired tiling to the garden room Art Deco floor & finished painting the walls. Looking forward to seeing if this is a flower stem or if it’s a plantlet. Cosying up with Ted to finish my Italian homework. Have a lovely evening 😊
Just baked raisin bread for the first time. It smells delicious.
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Just baked raisin bread for the first time. It smells delicious.
That’s the wormery winter ready. Supervisor Betty approved the work! 🌱
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
That’s the wormery winter ready. Supervisor Betty approved the work! 🌱
It’s bare root rose planting season and if you’re still deciding on new additions consider hip producing varieties. Essential to the ecosystem, this provides a hugely valuable food source for birds who in turn are a mainstay of pest control. 🌱
November 21, 2025 at 7:53 AM
It’s bare root rose planting season and if you’re still deciding on new additions consider hip producing varieties. Essential to the ecosystem, this provides a hugely valuable food source for birds who in turn are a mainstay of pest control. 🌱
Morning all. A really cold frosty start to the day, with a shepherd’s warning sky. First job of the day is to insulate the wormery for the coming winter months. I’ll be recycling some packaging which should do the job. Keep warm & safe everyone 😊 🌱
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Morning all. A really cold frosty start to the day, with a shepherd’s warning sky. First job of the day is to insulate the wormery for the coming winter months. I’ll be recycling some packaging which should do the job. Keep warm & safe everyone 😊 🌱
Birds are my nemesis, so it’s practice, practice, practice. #art #pencilart
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Birds are my nemesis, so it’s practice, practice, practice. #art #pencilart
A real pop of colour from this azalea currently in bloom 🌱 #GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A real pop of colour from this azalea currently in bloom 🌱 #GardensHour
The view through the moon gate 🌱#GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The view through the moon gate 🌱#GardensHour
One of my favourite places to sit at this time of year. The peace of the orchard & I can see right through to the formal garden 🌱 #GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
One of my favourite places to sit at this time of year. The peace of the orchard & I can see right through to the formal garden 🌱 #GardensHour
To some this is a mess. To me it’s the engine room of the garden. There will be lots of lovely compost & leaf mould for next year 🌱 #GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
To some this is a mess. To me it’s the engine room of the garden. There will be lots of lovely compost & leaf mould for next year 🌱 #GardensHour
As the nights get colder, today I wrapped the pots containing non frost hardy plants that are too heavy to move. They’re in quite a sheltered spot so will be fine. 🌱 #GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
As the nights get colder, today I wrapped the pots containing non frost hardy plants that are too heavy to move. They’re in quite a sheltered spot so will be fine. 🌱 #GardensHour
Last of the squash picked today. 🌱 #GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Last of the squash picked today. 🌱 #GardensHour