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@franlough

Live in Ireland, love gardening and our Collie. We have a full garden and over 300 pots of various sizes.

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I'm just surprised they didn't have the theme tune from Team America.

06.03.2026 11:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's so true. Lots of tail wagging and kisses, there is nothing like it.

05.03.2026 11:25 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
In the foreground is a purple Hyacinth in a silver pot with a Tortoiseshell butterfly near the top. Greenery and brown stalks in the background.

In the foreground is a purple Hyacinth in a silver pot with a Tortoiseshell butterfly near the top. Greenery and brown stalks in the background.

Yesterday was a glorious day, sunshine and 14Β°, I spotted 3 Tortoiseshell Butterflies in thegarden. This one was on a Hyacinth. Lot's of bee's around also. Today is dull with frost due tonight.πŸŒ±πŸ¦‹ #GardenFeed #BloomScrolling #InsectThursday #Butterfly

05.03.2026 10:03 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This #WorldBookDay you can support bumblebees just by choosing your next read πŸ’™

When you buy books through our Bookshop UK affiliate page, 10% of every purchase supports our charity – plus indie bookshops and authors too!

Help save bumblebees, one book at a time: https://ow.ly/HIJU50YiHhz

05.03.2026 08:40 πŸ‘ 15 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Not much has changed since the Titanic. 🎢Near, far, wherever you are.
I'm on the first private jet, out of Qatar.

02.03.2026 14:53 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, to lose 1 Jet may be regarded as a misfortune, to lose 3 appears to be complete and total stupidity.

02.03.2026 12:31 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I thought the US did away with DEI!!

02.03.2026 11:58 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Latest article is now out, where I discuss what you can do now to ensure your roses look great in the summer.

You can read it for free here:

bournetogarden.substack.com/p/spring-ros...

🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #Roses

02.03.2026 10:16 πŸ‘ 23 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The UK is going down the route that the US has over the past 10 years. Grotesque lies have become normalised with absolutely no consequences, aided and abetted by the MSM. Farage is following the play book of his friend, the Dear Leader.

01.03.2026 11:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Buff tailed bee. Dark purple Hyacinth. Daphne Mezereum Rubrum. Snowdrops and daffodils. Geum. Camellia

Buff tailed bee. Dark purple Hyacinth. Daphne Mezereum Rubrum. Snowdrops and daffodils. Geum. Camellia

Saw the first Bee of the year in the garden today. A frosty start to the day but lovely and sunny, for now. Currently 9°. Here's my #SixOnSaturday Hopefully we will have dryer weather ahead. 🌱 #Gardening #BloomScrolling

28.02.2026 12:41 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s the last meteorological day of winter, but I think the gardens are in full spring mode already #SixOnSarurday

I have a Magnolia, crocus in the sunshine, tulips, Comfrey, Alpine Squil and Hebe.

Have a great weekend!

🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling

28.02.2026 11:22 πŸ‘ 44 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1

It is with deep regret we announce the death of Irony. Funeral arrangements later. R.I.P.

28.02.2026 10:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bumblebees have many hidden talents. Here are five things you didn’t know they can do 🐝

Which one of these bumblebee talents blew your mind the most? 🀯

28.02.2026 09:11 πŸ‘ 60 πŸ” 16 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 2

A very happy Anniversary to you both.

27.02.2026 11:36 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest article is out on Saturday, where I’ll be writing Spring rose care and getting them ready for the summer.

You can receive the article straight to your inbox if you subscribe to my newsletter here:

bournetogarden.substack.com

🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #Roses

26.02.2026 11:07 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Camilla’s are beginning to show colour, a bit more sun and they should make a lovely show. #FlowersonFriday

27.02.2026 10:56 πŸ‘ 30 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Book launch!
At Sonairte the National Ecology Centre.
Nature's Acre 14th March 3pm.
Book here:
www.eventbookings.com/b/event/natu...
Nature's Acre written by CiarΓ‘n De BuitlΓ©ar is a true story about a small Irish garden, mental health, and learning to live with wildlife instead of against it. πŸŒ±πŸŒŽπŸ¦‹

26.02.2026 20:19 πŸ‘ 24 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

Bless her, Peleş loves being out too, no matter what the weather.

26.02.2026 20:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lena looks very happy about it.

26.02.2026 16:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Apricot coloured closed tulip flower surrounded by lot's of light green leaves. Dark green hedge in background.

Apricot coloured closed tulip flower surrounded by lot's of light green leaves. Dark green hedge in background.

Spotted the first tulip of the year today in one of the pot's. Don't think I've seen one with us this early. It was 14° yesterday which may have encouraged it. 🌱🌷 #Gardening #Tulip #Spring #BloomScrolling

26.02.2026 16:12 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Six yellow daffodils among some snow drops

Six yellow daffodils among some snow drops

It's raining again this morning but the daffodils have come out #SmallBeauties

26.02.2026 09:32 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I have a feeling he probably has a hat from Hitlers Bunker too.

26.02.2026 11:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

All of a sudden they are "concerned about hurting women"!!!!!!!! Seriously, this regime is beyond parody.

25.02.2026 16:13 πŸ‘ 57 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Volunteers working amongst colourful flowers in a city park with autumnal-looking trees in the background

Volunteers working amongst colourful flowers in a city park with autumnal-looking trees in the background

Join us in creating beautiful #WildSpaces in Leeds! πŸŒΌπŸ¦‹

We're looking for volunteers to help us transform spaces across the city into havens for butterflies, moths and people.

No experience needed, just enthusiasm to get stuck in and learn! Find out more πŸ‘‰ buff.ly/wkxRb0U
@bcyorkshire.bsky.social

25.02.2026 16:01 πŸ‘ 26 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I've seen them described as "Citizen Journalists". Does that mean because I cut my own toenails I am a Citizen Chiropodist?!

25.02.2026 08:50 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

As soon as he starts talking I hope some shouts "QUIET PIGGY".

24.02.2026 23:26 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bright yellow daffodils surrounded by lot's of open snowdrops.

Bright yellow daffodils surrounded by lot's of open snowdrops.

Despite the storms and constant rain it really is lovely to get outside and enjoy nature in the garden. It's bright and 12° today with no rain due until tonight. 🌱 #Gardening #BloomScrolling #Spring

24.02.2026 12:01 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A wild Beara juniper.

One of the first pioneer trees/shrubs to colonise Ireland after the last Ice Age around 14-12k years ago, it's extraordinarily valuable for birds and other wildlife.

However, due to overgrazing, especially by sheep, the species is now tragically rare in West Cork.

24.02.2026 05:38 πŸ‘ 152 πŸ” 23 πŸ’¬ 5 πŸ“Œ 0

Beautiful photo.

24.02.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Bumblebee on apple blossom

Bumblebee on apple blossom

Growing an apple tree or two could help bumblebees, butterflies, birds and bats - orchards and fruit trees are fantastic for biodiversity! Need help choosing a variety? We’ve put together some suggestions:
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/cho...

24.02.2026 08:40 πŸ‘ 45 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1