James Common
@commonbynature.bsky.social
Botanist & biological recorder. Joint BSBI recorder for N'Northumberland, urban plant lover & fledgling fernaholic. Partial to grasses, Galanthus & old woods.
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🐞 Senior Naturalist @nenature.bsky.social
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I hadn't even considered that. Noted! 😂
November 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I hadn't even considered that. Noted! 😂
I've done the same but fear that one was the one I zapped for only a minute or two in the microwave. The rest get five 😬
November 21, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I've done the same but fear that one was the one I zapped for only a minute or two in the microwave. The rest get five 😬
That one died for me! I blame the invading moss. Rustyback, Beech Fern and the 3x common affinis however, all doing well!
November 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
That one died for me! I blame the invading moss. Rustyback, Beech Fern and the 3x common affinis however, all doing well!
I've just joined the Greens (kinda nudged by your Last Leg appearance) and won't be voting Labour again. Quite the announcement for someone in Newcastle. Cue the ostracisation 😂
November 20, 2025 at 7:33 PM
I've just joined the Greens (kinda nudged by your Last Leg appearance) and won't be voting Labour again. Quite the announcement for someone in Newcastle. Cue the ostracisation 😂
Hi Jo, I've got a dozen or so native sp all throwing their first fronds in 100% humidity under grow lights (😂). If they survive to hardening off/potting, I'll gladly send you a bundle!
November 20, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Hi Jo, I've got a dozen or so native sp all throwing their first fronds in 100% humidity under grow lights (😂). If they survive to hardening off/potting, I'll gladly send you a bundle!
I seem to remember reading that G. elwesii var. monostictus typically flowers in Nov/Dec. Solitary 'v-shaped' mark would point to that one (I think 😆)
November 10, 2025 at 7:03 AM
I seem to remember reading that G. elwesii var. monostictus typically flowers in Nov/Dec. Solitary 'v-shaped' mark would point to that one (I think 😆)
I agree! I *believe* this one is a form selected from a species. I'm focusing on getting of the true types - apart from various yellows 😂
November 7, 2025 at 11:41 PM
I agree! I *believe* this one is a form selected from a species. I'm focusing on getting of the true types - apart from various yellows 😂
It'll be the only one until at least Christmas day! Thankfully 😂
November 7, 2025 at 8:55 PM
It'll be the only one until at least Christmas day! Thankfully 😂