Kate loves a walk.

Thick trunk with low branches of a Scots pine granny tree. The bark near base shows an area of stripped bark with axe marks in the wood beneath. Photo copyright Coralie Mills 2024

Granny pine at RSPB Abernethy reserve 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 which bears the evidence it was used to make fir candles in the past
#thicktrunktuesday

A white and orange daffodil in bloom.

Good morning! 🌱
Another busy day is beginning, and the garden is bursting into bloom.
Have a lovely day!

It was 3.30 in the afternoon.

I know, it’s always wine o’clock somewhere in the world.

A small selection of the orchids to be seen on our annual Orchids of Rhodes tour

We think a conservation charity shouldn't have to wait for a donation; not for months, and certainly not for years.

We've made our #OrchidsOfCyprus donation to @bsbibotany.bsky.social today, the day after the tour ended. We've donated to them after every orchid tour since Mariposa formed.

#orchids

Thank you, Jay! None of this would exist without you.

Welcome to the team, Toni!

My morning #bloomscrolling post. Seen on my walk to work this morning.

Blackthorn blossom

Morning Bluesky

Just back from a long walk to the village's old quay and back. All the hedges are showing signs of life

Have a great day everyone
#flower #nature #bloomscrolling

A bowl of creamy whipped feta.

Have you tried this whipped vegan feta with lemon and herbs yet? It's great dolloped on a baked sweet potato, in a pitta with salad or used as a dip for spicy potato wedges or tortilla chips.
theveganlunchbox.co.uk/vegan-whippe...
#vegancheese #vegan
#plantbased #dairyfree

Bowl of red pepper spiral pasta topped with dollops of pesto and fresh basil.

First up from TT today a tasty red pepper and chickpea pasta topped with a few dollops of pesto. Yum!
www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2024/07/easy...
#plantbased #vegetarian #vegan #dairyfree

Good morning Bluesky 👋🐶☕
Wakey Wakey rise and shine ☀️☀️
Murky start to the day again & rain forecast for later ☹️..
Hope you all had a great start to your week, take care and have a very pleasant day wherever you are 😃

Blue tit perched on the back of a garden chair, looking directly at the camera

Whatcha looking at?

#Photography 📷
#Birdphotography 🪶
#Urbanwildlife

Sometimes you just have to look up. 👀

@pogmathoin.bsky.social one for your collection of insult memes. I know you'll find a good place for it. 🥰🤣

Thanks Mushen .

Mini puff pastry tomato bites on a slate board.

Because pastry is always a tasty option ... www.theveganlunchbox.co.uk/2020/09/mini... #puffpastry #plantbased #vegetarian #vegan #dairyfree

Light and fluffy coconut cake, sliced and served on a floral tea plate with a cake fork.

🥥 Next up from TT today is this easy vegan coconut cake. I used to top it with buttercream & coconut but after a reader suggestion, I now top it with raspberry jam & coconut
www.tinnedtomatoes.com/2021/03/easy...
So light & fluffy & has a gorgeous flavour
#vegan #veganrecipes #dairyfree #plantbased

I don’t mean to brag — but on this occasion I absolutely shall.

Third attempt at torta della nonna and I believe we’ve reached perfection.
If the doorbell rings shortly, I shall assume you’ve come for a slice. 🥮

Good morning from Lovely Alsace

Good morning, Happy Tuesday!
#RockinTuesday #photography

A rumour of colder weather is in the air. The summer wardrobe may have to close its doors again for the moment. The tweed jacket, meanwhile, looks quietly vindicated. 🌷

#AlphabetChallenge
#WeekJforJuxtaposition

Reflection of old in new.... ☺️

#AlphabetChallenge #WeekJforJuxtaposition

Little & Large 🥰

Have posted this clip before...the coolest King on the beach...

Glass of champagne sitting on a wooden tray with a pink lounge in the background

Is it ever to early for a glass of champagne ?

Eeee I’m enjoying mucking about with tofu

Cheeky (and uber simple) crispy tofu with a satay glaze here 😁

Aerial athletes and unsung hunters by night, tawny frogmouths are more than just their Muppet looks | Debbie Lustig Watching one nocturnal family through all of spring, I experienced the exhilarating thrills of their nightly routine – and learned the call of the frogmouths

@leftychris.bsky.social

Aerial athletes and unsung hunters by night, tawny frogmouths are more than just their Muppet looks

That’s great. Will you have someone come and turn down the bed and spray for any mosquitoes that might have snuck in during the day?

Great news! Just in time for your trip.