Meloni61
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Ladies and gentlemen, the weekend
January 16, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Ladies and gentlemen, the weekend
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Spider web embroidery.
January 21, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Spider web embroidery.
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Every now and then, Wolves appear as guardinas of liminal spaces in folktales.
In our 17th #winterfolklore tale we go to the slopes of El Turbón in the Pyrenees and meet three of them being just that.
And they take their job seriously – read their story below!
🎨 Christophe Chabouté
In our 17th #winterfolklore tale we go to the slopes of El Turbón in the Pyrenees and meet three of them being just that.
And they take their job seriously – read their story below!
🎨 Christophe Chabouté
January 23, 2026 at 6:16 AM
Every now and then, Wolves appear as guardinas of liminal spaces in folktales.
In our 17th #winterfolklore tale we go to the slopes of El Turbón in the Pyrenees and meet three of them being just that.
And they take their job seriously – read their story below!
🎨 Christophe Chabouté
In our 17th #winterfolklore tale we go to the slopes of El Turbón in the Pyrenees and meet three of them being just that.
And they take their job seriously – read their story below!
🎨 Christophe Chabouté
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‘O Tiger-lily,’ said Alice, addressing herself to one that was waving gracefully about in the wind, ‘I wish you could talk!’
‘We can talk,’ said the Tiger-lily: ‘when there’s anybody worth talking to.’ ~ Lewis Carroll #BookWormSat
🖼️ Tenniel
‘We can talk,’ said the Tiger-lily: ‘when there’s anybody worth talking to.’ ~ Lewis Carroll #BookWormSat
🖼️ Tenniel
January 24, 2026 at 5:36 AM
‘O Tiger-lily,’ said Alice, addressing herself to one that was waving gracefully about in the wind, ‘I wish you could talk!’
‘We can talk,’ said the Tiger-lily: ‘when there’s anybody worth talking to.’ ~ Lewis Carroll #BookWormSat
🖼️ Tenniel
‘We can talk,’ said the Tiger-lily: ‘when there’s anybody worth talking to.’ ~ Lewis Carroll #BookWormSat
🖼️ Tenniel
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“I saw that the garden had obeyed the jungle law, even as the woods had done. The rhododendrons stood fifty feet high, twisted and entwined with bracken, and they had entered into alien marriage with a host of nameless shrubs”
(Daphne du Maurier)
#bookwormsat
(Daphne du Maurier)
#bookwormsat
January 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
“I saw that the garden had obeyed the jungle law, even as the woods had done. The rhododendrons stood fifty feet high, twisted and entwined with bracken, and they had entered into alien marriage with a host of nameless shrubs”
(Daphne du Maurier)
#bookwormsat
(Daphne du Maurier)
#bookwormsat
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‘Ivy held prior place in this lost garden, the long strands crept across the lawns, and soon would encroach upon the house itself.’ ~ Rebecca, Daphne Du Maurier.
This #BookWormSat celebrates the birthday of landscape architect, Leonard Springer with Gardens in Literature.
This #BookWormSat celebrates the birthday of landscape architect, Leonard Springer with Gardens in Literature.
January 23, 2026 at 11:06 AM
‘Ivy held prior place in this lost garden, the long strands crept across the lawns, and soon would encroach upon the house itself.’ ~ Rebecca, Daphne Du Maurier.
This #BookWormSat celebrates the birthday of landscape architect, Leonard Springer with Gardens in Literature.
This #BookWormSat celebrates the birthday of landscape architect, Leonard Springer with Gardens in Literature.
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'Come into the garden, Maud,
For the black bat, night, has flown,
Come into the garden, Maud,
I am here at the gate alone'
-Lord Tennyson
🎨Valentine Cameron Prinsep
#BookWormSat
For the black bat, night, has flown,
Come into the garden, Maud,
I am here at the gate alone'
-Lord Tennyson
🎨Valentine Cameron Prinsep
#BookWormSat
January 24, 2026 at 9:39 AM
'Come into the garden, Maud,
For the black bat, night, has flown,
Come into the garden, Maud,
I am here at the gate alone'
-Lord Tennyson
🎨Valentine Cameron Prinsep
#BookWormSat
For the black bat, night, has flown,
Come into the garden, Maud,
I am here at the gate alone'
-Lord Tennyson
🎨Valentine Cameron Prinsep
#BookWormSat
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Relying on global supply chains for fruit and vegetables is a food security risk.
Cities can grow much more locally if empowered to do so.
#FoodSecurity #UrbanGrowing
Cities can grow much more locally if empowered to do so.
#FoodSecurity #UrbanGrowing
January 22, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Relying on global supply chains for fruit and vegetables is a food security risk.
Cities can grow much more locally if empowered to do so.
#FoodSecurity #UrbanGrowing
Cities can grow much more locally if empowered to do so.
#FoodSecurity #UrbanGrowing
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If this is accurate, Good was killed by a bullet fired after there was any conceivable argument Agent Ross was in the path of her vehicle, which means there was no legal justification for using deadly force. But DOJ says there’s no reason to investigate.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
Private Autopsy Shows Renee Good Was Shot at Least 3 Times, Lawyers Say
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2026 at 11:46 AM
If this is accurate, Good was killed by a bullet fired after there was any conceivable argument Agent Ross was in the path of her vehicle, which means there was no legal justification for using deadly force. But DOJ says there’s no reason to investigate.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/21/u...
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This seems to be an unusual pattern of wood grain in Holm Oak - does anyone know what causes it?
January 22, 2026 at 4:39 PM
This seems to be an unusual pattern of wood grain in Holm Oak - does anyone know what causes it?
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Tried to escape the bitter wind in Dover town for #NewYearPlantHunt #3, but failed 🥶. Frost made it difficult to find flowers, but we managed 37 species.
Even the Soldiers were sheltering from the wind.
Even the Soldiers were sheltering from the wind.
January 3, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Tried to escape the bitter wind in Dover town for #NewYearPlantHunt #3, but failed 🥶. Frost made it difficult to find flowers, but we managed 37 species.
Even the Soldiers were sheltering from the wind.
Even the Soldiers were sheltering from the wind.
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No snowflakes in East Kent this week, but there was one Cow Parsley plant found in flower #wildflowerhour
January 4, 2026 at 7:34 PM
No snowflakes in East Kent this week, but there was one Cow Parsley plant found in flower #wildflowerhour
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Facts matter.
Trump will be held to account sometime
Trump will be held to account sometime
This👇🏼👇🏼is a murder, it’s as clear as the light of day.
The fact Trump’s administration lies to protect the murderer, rather than arrest him, tells us everything we need to know about the putrid corruption, and total disregard for the law & human life that is now rife in Trump’s USA❗️
The fact Trump’s administration lies to protect the murderer, rather than arrest him, tells us everything we need to know about the putrid corruption, and total disregard for the law & human life that is now rife in Trump’s USA❗️
Forensic analysis of objective video evidence. This is how you serve readers searching for clarity.
January 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Facts matter.
Trump will be held to account sometime
Trump will be held to account sometime
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Six years ago today:
St. George, Ham, Kent.
By arrangement with the owner, I visited to photograph and record the redundant church, the monuments especially.
Sadly, in June 2022, fire broke out and partially destroyed the church. The ruin was recently sold for £164,000 at auction.
#KentChurches
St. George, Ham, Kent.
By arrangement with the owner, I visited to photograph and record the redundant church, the monuments especially.
Sadly, in June 2022, fire broke out and partially destroyed the church. The ruin was recently sold for £164,000 at auction.
#KentChurches
January 2, 2026 at 7:21 AM
Six years ago today:
St. George, Ham, Kent.
By arrangement with the owner, I visited to photograph and record the redundant church, the monuments especially.
Sadly, in June 2022, fire broke out and partially destroyed the church. The ruin was recently sold for £164,000 at auction.
#KentChurches
St. George, Ham, Kent.
By arrangement with the owner, I visited to photograph and record the redundant church, the monuments especially.
Sadly, in June 2022, fire broke out and partially destroyed the church. The ruin was recently sold for £164,000 at auction.
#KentChurches
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A Happy New Year to all! 🥂🌼
My summary of the year is on the blog kingsdownkent.blogspot.com ending with the find of the month, Argentine Fleabane (Erigeron bonariensis), found on a farm track in Marshborough, a second for Kent (the first being in 1978 in Greenhythe).
My summary of the year is on the blog kingsdownkent.blogspot.com ending with the find of the month, Argentine Fleabane (Erigeron bonariensis), found on a farm track in Marshborough, a second for Kent (the first being in 1978 in Greenhythe).
December 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A Happy New Year to all! 🥂🌼
My summary of the year is on the blog kingsdownkent.blogspot.com ending with the find of the month, Argentine Fleabane (Erigeron bonariensis), found on a farm track in Marshborough, a second for Kent (the first being in 1978 in Greenhythe).
My summary of the year is on the blog kingsdownkent.blogspot.com ending with the find of the month, Argentine Fleabane (Erigeron bonariensis), found on a farm track in Marshborough, a second for Kent (the first being in 1978 in Greenhythe).
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Cold wind but sunny - who would have expected Common Poppy to be flowering now, in the Far East Kent #NewYearPlantHunt ?
January 2, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Cold wind but sunny - who would have expected Common Poppy to be flowering now, in the Far East Kent #NewYearPlantHunt ?
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The Far East corner of Kent gave us flowering plants in churchyard, road verges and harrowed fields. ⭐️ was Sharp-leaved Fluellen. 62 species for #NewYearPlantHunt #2
January 2, 2026 at 4:47 PM
The Far East corner of Kent gave us flowering plants in churchyard, road verges and harrowed fields. ⭐️ was Sharp-leaved Fluellen. 62 species for #NewYearPlantHunt #2
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Great time had by all on today's #NewYearPlantHunt in Leicester organised by the Leicester Botany Group, led by Louise Marsh & Russell Parry, 54 plant species in bloom recorded along the way. Interesting fungi also spotted, highlight being Kieran's find of Field Bird's Nest!
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Great time had by all on today's #NewYearPlantHunt in Leicester organised by the Leicester Botany Group, led by Louise Marsh & Russell Parry, 54 plant species in bloom recorded along the way. Interesting fungi also spotted, highlight being Kieran's find of Field Bird's Nest!
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Not sure whether to take part in #NewYearPlantHunt? Worrying that your #WildFlowerID skills won't be up to scratch?
No problem: just use one of our spotter sheets for your area:
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
Download & print it, or find all the spotter sheet plants on a ticklist on the #BSBIRecordingApp!
No problem: just use one of our spotter sheets for your area:
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
Download & print it, or find all the spotter sheet plants on a ticklist on the #BSBIRecordingApp!
December 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Not sure whether to take part in #NewYearPlantHunt? Worrying that your #WildFlowerID skills won't be up to scratch?
No problem: just use one of our spotter sheets for your area:
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
Download & print it, or find all the spotter sheet plants on a ticklist on the #BSBIRecordingApp!
No problem: just use one of our spotter sheets for your area:
bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
Download & print it, or find all the spotter sheet plants on a ticklist on the #BSBIRecordingApp!
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Have to love France24 reporting:
'Former reality TV star Trump was the first US president to host the awards gala...
Since returning to office in January, the 79-year-old Republican has launched a forceful takeover of the center, branding it too "woke" and installing himself as chairman...'
'Former reality TV star Trump was the first US president to host the awards gala...
Since returning to office in January, the 79-year-old Republican has launched a forceful takeover of the center, branding it too "woke" and installing himself as chairman...'
Trump-hosted Kennedy Center awards gala ratings plummet
Donald Trump joked about quitting as US president if his hosting of the annual Kennedy Center awards went well.
www.france24.com
January 1, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Have to love France24 reporting:
'Former reality TV star Trump was the first US president to host the awards gala...
Since returning to office in January, the 79-year-old Republican has launched a forceful takeover of the center, branding it too "woke" and installing himself as chairman...'
'Former reality TV star Trump was the first US president to host the awards gala...
Since returning to office in January, the 79-year-old Republican has launched a forceful takeover of the center, branding it too "woke" and installing himself as chairman...'
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IT’S NEW YEAR PLANT HUNT TIME
83 species from Mevagissey —-> nyph.bsbi.org/survey.php?s...
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
83 species from Mevagissey —-> nyph.bsbi.org/survey.php?s...
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 6:01 PM
IT’S NEW YEAR PLANT HUNT TIME
83 species from Mevagissey —-> nyph.bsbi.org/survey.php?s...
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
83 species from Mevagissey —-> nyph.bsbi.org/survey.php?s...
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
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A fab turnout for our annual #NewYearPlantHunt in Heaton!
Despite recent frosts, we recorded 65 species in flower, including a few surprises in White Melilot, Early Crocus and Atlas Poppy.
Now to defrost...
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
Despite recent frosts, we recorded 65 species in flower, including a few surprises in White Melilot, Early Crocus and Atlas Poppy.
Now to defrost...
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM
A fab turnout for our annual #NewYearPlantHunt in Heaton!
Despite recent frosts, we recorded 65 species in flower, including a few surprises in White Melilot, Early Crocus and Atlas Poppy.
Now to defrost...
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
Despite recent frosts, we recorded 65 species in flower, including a few surprises in White Melilot, Early Crocus and Atlas Poppy.
Now to defrost...
@bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Kicked off my #NewYearPlantHunt with a quick walk around the block and found 10 flowering wildflowers in just over 10 minutes! @bsbibotany.bsky.social
January 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM
Kicked off my #NewYearPlantHunt with a quick walk around the block and found 10 flowering wildflowers in just over 10 minutes! @bsbibotany.bsky.social
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Big coats, warm hats, gloves, scarves... essential #NewYearPlantHunt kit to keep all our wonderful botanists snug & warm!
For anyone going on the #NewYearPlantHunt, looks like we are going to need our big coats!
January 1, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Big coats, warm hats, gloves, scarves... essential #NewYearPlantHunt kit to keep all our wonderful botanists snug & warm!