Stuart Bourne 🌷🌱
@stuartbourne.bsky.social
Allotment owner, professional gardener and former grower of royal roses at Buckingham Palace. 🌹
Senior Gardener at Grosvenor Estates London.
You can subscribe to my newsletter here:
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Senior Gardener at Grosvenor Estates London.
You can subscribe to my newsletter here:
https://bournetogarden.substack.com/
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I’ve worked in horticulture for over 15 years, with 7 of them as a senior gardener at Buckingham Palace.
You can subscribe to my newsletter here, where I give simple tips and advice on how to turn your own garden into a royal palace.
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Fabulous Edgeworthia chrysantha (Oriental Paperbush) in Wimbledon now! Strong perfume and historically the wood was used to make high quality paper for Asian banknotes!
#bloomscrolling
#bloomscrolling
February 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Fabulous Edgeworthia chrysantha (Oriental Paperbush) in Wimbledon now! Strong perfume and historically the wood was used to make high quality paper for Asian banknotes!
#bloomscrolling
#bloomscrolling
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February 18, 2026 at 6:33 PM
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St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst - The Kingdom of Kent
There has been a church on this site for a thousand years. The current building was built between 800
& 550 years ago
The building is almost entirely surrounded by snowdrops at this time of year
There has been a church on this site for a thousand years. The current building was built between 800
& 550 years ago
The building is almost entirely surrounded by snowdrops at this time of year
February 18, 2026 at 4:43 PM
St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst - The Kingdom of Kent
There has been a church on this site for a thousand years. The current building was built between 800
& 550 years ago
The building is almost entirely surrounded by snowdrops at this time of year
There has been a church on this site for a thousand years. The current building was built between 800
& 550 years ago
The building is almost entirely surrounded by snowdrops at this time of year
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Chive flowers - a reminder of what’s to come on what’s turned into yet another wet day here in Hampshire 🌱🇬🇧 #herbs #flowers #allotment
February 18, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Chive flowers - a reminder of what’s to come on what’s turned into yet another wet day here in Hampshire 🌱🇬🇧 #herbs #flowers #allotment
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February 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
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February 18, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Excited to be planting some more roses, expanding one of our rose beds. We got bare-root ‘Lady of Shalott’ and ‘Vanessa Bell’ from David Austin Roses.
So after a quick dunk in some Mycorrhizal fungi dip, they went straight into the ground.
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #RoseWednesday
So after a quick dunk in some Mycorrhizal fungi dip, they went straight into the ground.
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #RoseWednesday
February 18, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Excited to be planting some more roses, expanding one of our rose beds. We got bare-root ‘Lady of Shalott’ and ‘Vanessa Bell’ from David Austin Roses.
So after a quick dunk in some Mycorrhizal fungi dip, they went straight into the ground.
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #RoseWednesday
So after a quick dunk in some Mycorrhizal fungi dip, they went straight into the ground.
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #RoseWednesday
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February 18, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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Slowly edging our way to spring, with the lone crocus ☺️
February 18, 2026 at 10:18 AM
Slowly edging our way to spring, with the lone crocus ☺️
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Good morning
Ive treated myself to the start of my winter garden, i have bought some (probably) small versions of the perfect shrubs that ive been thinking about for a while
It includes witch Hazel, edgeworthia, Chimonanthus, 2 viburnums & a circidpyllum for the autumn vibes 😍
Watch this space 🤗
Ive treated myself to the start of my winter garden, i have bought some (probably) small versions of the perfect shrubs that ive been thinking about for a while
It includes witch Hazel, edgeworthia, Chimonanthus, 2 viburnums & a circidpyllum for the autumn vibes 😍
Watch this space 🤗
February 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Good morning
Ive treated myself to the start of my winter garden, i have bought some (probably) small versions of the perfect shrubs that ive been thinking about for a while
It includes witch Hazel, edgeworthia, Chimonanthus, 2 viburnums & a circidpyllum for the autumn vibes 😍
Watch this space 🤗
Ive treated myself to the start of my winter garden, i have bought some (probably) small versions of the perfect shrubs that ive been thinking about for a while
It includes witch Hazel, edgeworthia, Chimonanthus, 2 viburnums & a circidpyllum for the autumn vibes 😍
Watch this space 🤗
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Climate change is a major threat to everybody.
Looking forward, we play a crucial role in mitigating the impact caused by the climate crisis in London 🌳
That is why we’re taking action now to create climate-resilient parks for future generations 👪
Find out more by reading on below 🔽
Looking forward, we play a crucial role in mitigating the impact caused by the climate crisis in London 🌳
That is why we’re taking action now to create climate-resilient parks for future generations 👪
Find out more by reading on below 🔽
Sustainability
Our proactive approach to sustainably managing London's Royal Parks
www.royalparks.org.uk
February 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Climate change is a major threat to everybody.
Looking forward, we play a crucial role in mitigating the impact caused by the climate crisis in London 🌳
That is why we’re taking action now to create climate-resilient parks for future generations 👪
Find out more by reading on below 🔽
Looking forward, we play a crucial role in mitigating the impact caused by the climate crisis in London 🌳
That is why we’re taking action now to create climate-resilient parks for future generations 👪
Find out more by reading on below 🔽
February 18, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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The silver lining to rainy days 🌈
This magnificent rainbow was spotted over Chartwell.
📷: Ben D
This magnificent rainbow was spotted over Chartwell.
📷: Ben D
February 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The silver lining to rainy days 🌈
This magnificent rainbow was spotted over Chartwell.
📷: Ben D
This magnificent rainbow was spotted over Chartwell.
📷: Ben D
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Flower Power Gold and Honey Bee Mine for #RoseWednesday
It’s raining - again. 🙁
Have a good day everyone, whatever your weather. 🌱
It’s raining - again. 🙁
Have a good day everyone, whatever your weather. 🌱
February 18, 2026 at 9:25 AM
Flower Power Gold and Honey Bee Mine for #RoseWednesday
It’s raining - again. 🙁
Have a good day everyone, whatever your weather. 🌱
It’s raining - again. 🙁
Have a good day everyone, whatever your weather. 🌱
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🌱 #roseWednesday
Persica roses are a favourite and I am looking forward to seeing them flower again, particularly in the Trial Garden at Wisley.
More rain today after brilliant sunshine yesterday but I am meeting friends for lunch. One is a teacher who has agreed to take decluttered craft items.
Persica roses are a favourite and I am looking forward to seeing them flower again, particularly in the Trial Garden at Wisley.
More rain today after brilliant sunshine yesterday but I am meeting friends for lunch. One is a teacher who has agreed to take decluttered craft items.
February 18, 2026 at 8:49 AM
🌱 #roseWednesday
Persica roses are a favourite and I am looking forward to seeing them flower again, particularly in the Trial Garden at Wisley.
More rain today after brilliant sunshine yesterday but I am meeting friends for lunch. One is a teacher who has agreed to take decluttered craft items.
Persica roses are a favourite and I am looking forward to seeing them flower again, particularly in the Trial Garden at Wisley.
More rain today after brilliant sunshine yesterday but I am meeting friends for lunch. One is a teacher who has agreed to take decluttered craft items.
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Great day yesterday chatting all things new in horticulture at the Garden Press Event 💚 inc:
🌱 new #sustainable water retaining granules derived from paper & card
🌱 @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social collab on new app Fryd
🌱 crocus.co.uk now 100% #peatfree across the nursery & launching own brand compost
🌱 new #sustainable water retaining granules derived from paper & card
🌱 @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social collab on new app Fryd
🌱 crocus.co.uk now 100% #peatfree across the nursery & launching own brand compost
February 18, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Great day yesterday chatting all things new in horticulture at the Garden Press Event 💚 inc:
🌱 new #sustainable water retaining granules derived from paper & card
🌱 @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social collab on new app Fryd
🌱 crocus.co.uk now 100% #peatfree across the nursery & launching own brand compost
🌱 new #sustainable water retaining granules derived from paper & card
🌱 @gardenorganicuk.bsky.social collab on new app Fryd
🌱 crocus.co.uk now 100% #peatfree across the nursery & launching own brand compost
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Crocuses spotted flowering under a hedge in Ely. 📷 #photography
February 17, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Crocuses spotted flowering under a hedge in Ely. 📷 #photography
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February 17, 2026 at 8:49 PM
My daughter is so excited to see her orchid flower after waiting over a year.
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling
February 17, 2026 at 5:19 PM
My daughter is so excited to see her orchid flower after waiting over a year.
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling
🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling
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Join us this week for a walking tour of the beautiful Kensington Gardens 🌳
Discover hidden stories behind its famous statues and go behind the railings of the Albert Memorial 🏛️
Find out more, and book your space, via the link below 🔽
Discover hidden stories behind its famous statues and go behind the railings of the Albert Memorial 🏛️
Find out more, and book your space, via the link below 🔽
Hidden Stories of Kensington Gardens Walking Tour
Join us for an introduction to beautiful Kensington Gardens including exclusive access to the Albert Memorial.
www.royalparks.org.uk
February 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Join us this week for a walking tour of the beautiful Kensington Gardens 🌳
Discover hidden stories behind its famous statues and go behind the railings of the Albert Memorial 🏛️
Find out more, and book your space, via the link below 🔽
Discover hidden stories behind its famous statues and go behind the railings of the Albert Memorial 🏛️
Find out more, and book your space, via the link below 🔽
February 17, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Brexit has made Britain much poorer.
So it's absolutely infuriating that Labour's response is so small.
We're going to rejoin one day. We might as well admit that and start thinking about what that path looks like - and how we can go as fast as possible to recovering from this injury.
So it's absolutely infuriating that Labour's response is so small.
We're going to rejoin one day. We might as well admit that and start thinking about what that path looks like - and how we can go as fast as possible to recovering from this injury.
New data shows #Brexit has lowered UK GDP by 6-8% in 10 years. Investment down 18%, employment down 4%.
It's even worse than economists had predicted pre-referendum, because they thought there would be a bounce-back long term.
"Economists were roughly right on the magnitude of the impact, but...
It's even worse than economists had predicted pre-referendum, because they thought there would be a bounce-back long term.
"Economists were roughly right on the magnitude of the impact, but...
Brexit’s slow‑burn hit to the UK economy
The UK is once again debating why its economy has grown slowly since the mid‑2010s. This column examines the impact of the decision to leave the European Union in 2016. Using almost a decade of data s...
cepr.org
February 17, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Brexit has made Britain much poorer.
So it's absolutely infuriating that Labour's response is so small.
We're going to rejoin one day. We might as well admit that and start thinking about what that path looks like - and how we can go as fast as possible to recovering from this injury.
So it's absolutely infuriating that Labour's response is so small.
We're going to rejoin one day. We might as well admit that and start thinking about what that path looks like - and how we can go as fast as possible to recovering from this injury.
Out for dinner tonight, so I’ve been cooking #Pancakes for the family this morning
a man with dreadlocks says it 's pancake day
ALT: a man with dreadlocks says it 's pancake day
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February 17, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Out for dinner tonight, so I’ve been cooking #Pancakes for the family this morning
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You will have spotted blooms of crocuses appearing across the parks 💛
They actually close their petals at night and during cloudy weather to protect their pollen—a phenomenon known as nyctinasty 💜
Despite the recent wet weather the appearance of crocuses does give you that spring feeling 🙌
They actually close their petals at night and during cloudy weather to protect their pollen—a phenomenon known as nyctinasty 💜
Despite the recent wet weather the appearance of crocuses does give you that spring feeling 🙌
February 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
You will have spotted blooms of crocuses appearing across the parks 💛
They actually close their petals at night and during cloudy weather to protect their pollen—a phenomenon known as nyctinasty 💜
Despite the recent wet weather the appearance of crocuses does give you that spring feeling 🙌
They actually close their petals at night and during cloudy weather to protect their pollen—a phenomenon known as nyctinasty 💜
Despite the recent wet weather the appearance of crocuses does give you that spring feeling 🙌
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Chitting nicely 😊 this year Sarpo Axona (maincrop, blight resistant), Sagitta (2nd early) and Home Guard (1st early). You don't have to chit - makes no difference to growth rates except for new #potatoes, & even then not much. But it's useful for keeping tubers healthy till sowing time #gardening 🌱
February 17, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Chitting nicely 😊 this year Sarpo Axona (maincrop, blight resistant), Sagitta (2nd early) and Home Guard (1st early). You don't have to chit - makes no difference to growth rates except for new #potatoes, & even then not much. But it's useful for keeping tubers healthy till sowing time #gardening 🌱