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thechattygardener.bsky.social
Cotswold award-winning journalist, photographer & gardener. Blog of the Year finalist. Plants, books, singing, family, friends & gin make my world tick. #CheeringUpMondays https://thechattygardener.com/
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There was a real sense of spring in the air today. #bees 🌱💚 #greenheart #cotswolds #SignsOfSpring

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I’ve just seen a Red Admiral butterfly in the garden. Surely that’s too early? #butterflies #cotswolds 🌱

submitted 12 hours ago • 4 comments

Did you hear me squeal? Iris reticulata finally showing some colour. I’ll be checking these daily now. 🌱💚#greenheart #cotswolds

submitted 17 hours ago • 4 comments

Delighted to see my feature on growing hellebores in the current issue of Amateur Gardening. I talked to the National Collection holder and Ashwoods Nurseries. Hellebores are one of my favourite flowers and, as always, talking to expert growers I learnt lots! 🌱💚#greenheart #gardening #flowers

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We have some really lovely gardens in our Gloucestershire group that will open by arrangement - ideal for garden, art and photographic groups, or days out with family and friends. Have a look at what's on offer here: https://buff.ly/3IsG6c4 🌱 💚 #greenheart #cotswolds #gardens #gloucestershire

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Love this colour.

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It’s a miserable wet day but this has cheered me up - my dahlia order from Peter Nyssen. 🌱💚 #greenheart #gardening

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Pink Rosemary 🌱 has the same flavour and fragrance as the blue varieties, but beautiful pink flowers instead 💕 As you can see, the pollinators love it too! #insectthursday #flowers #herbs #gardeningfeed

submitted 2 days ago • 3 comments

Yes, libraries are invaluable for their collections and the services they offer, but also social contact without the expectation to interact with anyone or spend money is so important to so many people

submitted 3 days ago • 30 comments

This light-hearted growing guide has been brightening the rather gloomy days. (Review copy. Not paid.) A glimpse into the horticultural life of @ladymuckstyle.bsky.social by writer Catherine Saunders, it's a mix of humour and practical advice. Full review: bit.ly/41qIXgJ 🌱💚#Greenheart 💙📚

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Today’s office. #GardenPressEvent 🌱💚#greenheart #journalist

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Word of the day is ‘cumber-world’ (14th century): a person or thing that encumbers the planet.

submitted 5 days ago • 38 comments

Set up for a rare afternoon talk. I’m with the Cotswold Cottage Garden Society. 🌱💚 #greenfields #cotswolds

submitted 5 days ago • 3 comments

Day 16/365, Primroses, Primula vulgaris, in the village woods. #DorsetFlora

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

This week's #CheeringUpMondays flower is a bit of a surprise - still beautiful though. More on my blog: https://buff.ly/4gGRFf9 Have a great week, everyone. 🌱 💚 #greenheart #cotswolds #hellebores

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It’s a currant pruning day. 🌱💚#greenheart

submitted 6 days ago • 1 comment

Despite a gloomy week, there’s still plenty in the garden to show spring is on the way for my #SixOnSaturday. We have hellebores, ferns, mulched rose beds, Tree Germander, hyacinths and some f course daffodils. Have a great weekend all! 🌱🌿💚 #Gardening #FlowerFeed

submitted 7 days ago • 1 comment