Can’t believe we’ve got Serkis claiming in 2026 that it’s fine (not harmful) to say Tolkien’s Norse “influences” were not diverse so the source material isn’t/fictional places aren’t either?! When we have plenty of evidence to disprove that view. Like coins found here in Lancashire! Just stop! ✋😩

It appears Andy Serkis is becoming more and more problematic for the Tolkien community. Comments made about Hunt for Gollum seem to reflect White Supremacist talking points. I need some time to digest what he is saying so I will post more in the future. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Some delightful dark foliage dahlia varieties I’ve spotted recently! #FlowersOnFriday #bloomscrolling 🌱

Some delightful dark foliage dahlia varieties I’ve spotted recently! #FlowersOnFriday #bloomscrolling 🌱

My “Black Ship” Lilies are back! #FlowersOnFriday #bloomscrolling 🌱 🥰🖤

My “Black Ship” Lilies are back! #FlowersOnFriday #bloomscrolling 🌱 🥰🖤

‘I asked ChatGPT’ Well, I asked Gandalf and he told me you should be silent keep your forked tongue behind your teeth because he did not pass through fire and death to bandy crooked words with a witless worm.

Where have I been? Well for about 2 weeks I was in Birmingham at Gardeners’ World Live building a folklore and mythology centric showcase garden! From fairy wells and rowan trees to fern flowers and Rosalia. And since Tuesday I’ve been settling back in at home with my family #FolkloreSunday 🌱

Where have I been? Well for about 2 weeks I was in Birmingham at Gardeners’ World Live building a folklore and mythology centric showcase garden! From fairy wells and rowan trees to fern flowers and Rosalia. And since Tuesday I’ve been settling back in at home with my family #FolkloreSunday 🌱

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Putting my tin foil theme park enthusiast and huge Zelda nerd hat back on to say I think we could get news on that Epic Universe expansion plot once this and the movie are both out? Maybe? 🤔 anyway what a huge announcement! 🎉

Finally some good news! 😭👏

The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time will be reborn on Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. #NintendoDirect

This June I am looking forward to my first black iris blooming! Literally got back off holiday about an hour ago and assumed I would have missed it but I’ve got lucky! 🎉 🌱 #GardensHour

For World Goth Day I thought I’d share these I spotted at the garden centre. That I thought had a bit of a horror look to them! 🩸🧛🏻‍♂️🪓 🌱

Sharing some of my “gnomes” in honour of the gnome ban being lifted at #RHSChelsea 😂👍 🌱 (personally I love a weird little guy)

Came across these snapdragons by my local shop and would love to know what variety they are! If anyone has an idea please let me know 🙏 🌱 #FlowersOnFriday #bloomscrolling

May the 4th be with you Star Wars fans! Feeling a bit like I need a Niamos crash out Mon Mothma style this week honestly but never mind, these things pass 😂👍

Blossom and bluebells for Beltane! Wishing everyone a magical May Day. Hoping that my Hawthorn coming into flower today means I’ll definitely have good fortune for the year ahead 😂👍 #FlowersOnFriday #MayDay 🌱

It’s a nightmare in my garden, not on Elm Street. The “Nightmare” tulips are finally here! And they are gorgeous 😍 🌱 #bloomscrolling #FlowersOnFriday

Black tulips are a challenge! I’ve lost my Van Goghs this year to bad fire (thankfully they were potted) and in the past I’ve lost Black Hero and Queen of the Night to fire or just doing nothing in year 2. But Continental and Paul Scherer are pretty reliable and fire resistant so far #GardensHour

Currently in Spain and spotted these gorgeous aeoniums! Doubtful I could grow them in my garden up North but if you’ve managed to do it in the UK (without a greenhouse) please let me know (April means thinking about new plants? 😂) 🌱 #GardensHour

Each spring, blossom makes our local neighbourhoods that little bit brighter and remind us that sunnier days are on the horizon. As #BlossomWatch gets underway, save our bingo board and see how many varieties you spot. 🌸

What’s blooming this week? Still the hellebores mostly and my “Harvington Black” is back again 🥰🖤 🌱 #GardensHour

Shakespeare used the phrase “the primrose path of dalliance” in Hamlet to describe taking the flowery road of pleasure and indulgence, or the easy route in life. They tend to represent eternal love, childhood or the very dramatic “I cannot live without you” #FolkloreSunday #ShakespeareSunday 🌱

Shakespeare used the phrase “the primrose path of dalliance” in Hamlet to describe taking the flowery road of pleasure and indulgence, or the easy route in life. They tend to represent eternal love, childhood or the very dramatic “I cannot live without you” #FolkloreSunday #ShakespeareSunday 🌱

You can find an article by me in the new, gorgoeus issue of Pagans of the North and if you’re a history and mythology fan you might enjoy it 👍🖤 www.pagansofthenorth.co.uk?fbclid=IwdGR...

You can find an article by me in the new, gorgoeus issue of Pagans of the North and if you’re a history and mythology fan you might enjoy it 👍🖤 www.pagansofthenorth.co.uk?fbclid=IwdGR...

Some of my gothic hyacinths for Friday the 13th 🥰🖤 🌱 #flowersonfriday #bloomscrolling #fridaythe13th

Some of my gothic hyacinths for Friday the 13th 🥰🖤 🌱 #flowersonfriday #bloomscrolling #fridaythe13th

One word to describe my garden this week? Maybe “purple” is a good one? Hellebores and crocus are still going strong and I forgot to take a picture of my hyacinths but they’re coming out too #GardensHour 🌱

One word to describe my garden this week? Maybe “purple” is a good one? Hellebores and crocus are still going strong and I forgot to take a picture of my hyacinths but they’re coming out too #GardensHour 🌱

Happy World Book Day! A little look at my constant companion (I’m working on some very special folklore writing right now), my two current reads and my stack for the rest of the year #booksky #worldbookday

King Alfred’s cakes! Folklore claims Alfred was hiding in the Somerset marches and met a peasant woman. She asked him to help her bake but he was busy planning his counterattack against the Vikings and the cakes burnt! She was so angry she scolded the King #FolkloreSunday #fungifriends

King Alfred’s cakes! Folklore claims Alfred was hiding in the Somerset marches and met a peasant woman. She asked him to help her bake but he was busy planning his counterattack against the Vikings and the cakes burnt! She was so angry she scolded the King #FolkloreSunday #fungifriends

A little update on these panda crocus because it’s actually sunny this morning so they’ve opened up a bit more (did you know that crocus are diurnal so they close up at night or in lower light levels) 🌱

The loveliest flower in my garden (you can’t get more romantic than a bleeding heart) and something I love in my garden right now (“panda” crocus which are the darkest variety I’ve ever found and look like little humbugs) 🌱 🖤🩷 #GardensHour

Wishing everyone a lovely Valentine’s Day. Was a very chilly start here (frozen like my heart 😂) but at least it’s not raining! 🌱

Just because I’ve not mentioned it for a while I occasionally write about history, myth and folklore for magazines like the brilliant Garden Folk Magazine. You can find me in the February issue talking about snowdrops even more! If that’s your sort of thing 👍 gardenfolkmag.com #FolkloreSunday

Gorgeous to see some of the “Candlemass Bells” we planted coming up again in the churchyard. They get that nickname because today (40 days after Christmas) is commonly when they’re flourishing! #GardensHour 🌱

Goodnight, sweet Dinosaur. May flights of pterodactyls wing you to your rest. Was lucky enough to say goodbye to this iconic ride 10 months ago when we were last in Florida. Animal Kingdom won’t be the same without you 💔

Does anyone else enjoy a graveyard snowdrop? And did you know that they are actually sometimes known as “corpses in shrouds”. It’s also unlucky to bring them inside the house unless you pick 13 of them #FlowersOnFriday 🌱

#FolkloreSunday Blessed Imbolc my dears! Hope you’ve had a magical day 🌱🥰

Does anyone else enjoy a graveyard snowdrop? And did you know that they are actually sometimes known as “corpses in shrouds”. It’s also unlucky to bring them inside the house unless you pick 13 of them #FlowersOnFriday 🌱

First daffodil of the year is out! I also got another hellebore last week since I didn’t actually have one with black freckles. You can’t have too many hellebores at this time of year! 🌱 #GardensHour

The #BigGardenBirdwatch starts today! Which of these species are you hoping to spot? Head on over to RSPB#BigGardenBirdwatchto find out more and take part in the world's largest wildlife survey.

Taking part in #BigGardenBirdwatch today or over the weekend? Head over to our dedicated BGBW feed for all the birdy chat, sightings and joy! PS Yes, of course we want to see your tea-and-biscuit set-ups ☕🍪👇 bsky.app/profile/did:...

My response to those accounts that post fake goth plant content and get loads of attention is always to find more real life goth plant content 😂👍 this my friends is the gorgeous velvet plant (gynura auranatica) and it wasn’t made by a computer 🌱 #FlowersOnFriday

My response to those accounts that post fake goth plant content and get loads of attention is always to find more real life goth plant content 😂👍 this my friends is the gorgeous velvet plant (gynura auranatica) and it wasn’t made by a computer 🌱 #FlowersOnFriday