My brilliant colleague's new book reviewed in The Guardian 👇 Fabulous stuff as always @jennashworth.bsky.social ✊️ Thanks for letting us know @elencaldecott.bsky.social 😀 www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...

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Aw, thank you so much. I hope you enjoy today as well.

Can anyone identify this badge, ticket or pass? Similar to the season's tickets for Vauxhall Gardens, but perhaps for members of a musical society (c1730?). With Timothy Millett, London #c18th #c18 #18thc

I wrote about the raccoons of Berlin in my book 'Cull of the Wild' - an interesting case - should they be killed? Should there be a plan to exterminate them? For a broad overview on the ethics behind these decisions, track down a copy or have a listen! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Thank you so much for your kind words. The stories in our gardens really are fascinating 🤗

@bsky.app I have, again, just had to sign into my account. This is getting a tad irritating. Any thoughts?

@bsky.app why do I keep having to sign into my account every few days?

Silent Spaces for our well-being ❤️‍🩹 www.scribehound.com/gardening/ga...

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I am so delighted to be giving the keynote lecture for this international conference 'Gardens and Empire' @britishlibrary.bsky.social in collaboration with @kewgardens.bsky.social @kewgardens.bsky.social With a round table discussion chaired by @sathnamsanghera.bsky.social Booking now open.

Cracking conference on Gardens & Empires coming up @britishlibrary.bsky.social in June. In person and online tickets available. Contributors include @sathnam.bsky.social and @advollyr.bsky.social.

From Football Anthems to an Enchanted Garden: A Beautiful Journey Echoes of Match of the Day in the 1980s should be a world away as I travel to discover a unique historic garden on the outskirts of Lisbon. Advolly Richmond Subscribe & join our fab community 🤗 www.scribehound.com/gardening/ga...

#GARDENS & #EMPIRES - booking open! International conference @britishlibrary.bsky.social 27-28 June Convened by #BL, @rbgkew.bsky.social & @englishheritage.bsky.social Speakers include @advollyr.bsky.social @sathnam.bsky.social & @corinnefowler.bsky.social Booking: events.bl.uk/events/garde...

In amongst my little pot of sundews beside the barbecue mysterious tiny leaves appeared then a flower stalk and the flower just opened and it’s a Fairy’s Apron (Utricularia sp., also a carnivorous plant) and it’s exactly the Easter miracle I need right now—little awesome dudes finding ways to thrive

Good morning, start as you mean to go on🤗 Here is to a positive week. (Preferably with a bit of rain🌧️)

Summer Exhibition at RHS Garden Wisley: On the Hedge - photographic exhibition that delves into our relationship with hedges and topiary....read more on thedirt.news #exhibition #Hedges #RHS #RHSWisley #topiary thedirt.news/rhs-garden-w...

Enchanting Potato Lore! The traditional day for planting your potatoes is coming up: Good Friday. But how did this lore appear and what is behind it? And how does it tie very neatly into lunar gardening...? - Article by Lia Leendertz www.scribehound.com/gardening/ed...

For the last three years, a greylag goose has used the green roof on top of a little shed in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife garden to make a nest. Happy to see her back this year, supported by her partner. Yesterday when I took her picture, she kept a beady eye on me! #birds

Heavy metal! Come to my lunchtime talk about Birmingham's history as centre for manufacture of iron-framed glasshouses. 8 April, Winterbourne House & Garden, Edgbaston. Image shows their Camellia House at Wollaton Hall - and all that bedding made possible by this new technology.

"I’ve been obsessively growing crocuses for over 40 years, searching for the perfect bloom." John Grimshaw explores the ephemeral beauty of Crocus tommasinianus and its offspring as they enliven the bright days of early spring. #FeedYourPassion #ScribehoundGardening #GardenSky

Perfect present for Mother's Day or any days.💕 #flowers

Oncidium Rocque Herbeuse is in flower with burgundy colouring with pale edging to the flowers and lip 🌿 #orchids #orquídeas #nature #conservation

Serge Hill Symposium: A Safe Green Space - Nature and Play will focus on the transformative relationship between nature, gardens, creativity, wellbeing and play... read more on thedirt.news #AppleHouse #SergeHill #SueStuartSmith #Symposium #TomStuartSmith thedirt.news/serge-hill-s...

Heart warming article from my fellow Scribehounder this morning 🌿 The Woodlanders by George Plumptre www.scribehound.com/gardening/pl...

We were very sorry to learn of the death last month of Marika Sherwood, a pioneer of Black British history. The scope, extent and impact of her work - as a historian and campaigner with the Black and Asian Studies Association - are well captured in this recent obituary by Hakim Adi bit.ly/4hAc85t

Credit: Vanessa Jaye @vanessajaye 🥰🥰 I’m resisting buying a new Le Creuset, but this one is tempting more than the petal braiser—Harlem Toile de Jouy limited condition. A compelling alternative to Le Creuset.

These 21 women artists names were lost, but are now found! #WomensHistoryMonth Discover the women artists we've uncovered in UK museums and galleries 👉 buff.ly/pBZh2lI 👩‍🎨 (Frances) Maud Porter (1863–1942) 📷 Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

We have two openings left in the Greenhouse #envhum book talk series this spring: April 7 & 28. Talks are at 4pm Central European time, but we move it to 10am if we have a guest from Asia/Australia. If you have a new book (2024 or 2025) that you'd like to present on one of these dates, contact me!

Primula auricula 'Forest Fancy That' has decided to come out to play early! #auriculas #gardens #flowers

The Legacy of Lancelot Brown: Vandal, Visionary or Facilitator? The landscape park’s journey during the 18th century was as serpentine as the paths and lakes which would later define it, whilst absorbing different trends along the way.- Advolly Richmond www.scribehound.com/gardening/ga...

This looks rather fab.👀

Following from last years successful event, Liverpool Botanical Trust are pleased to announce our second event: Spice Stories: The Botanical and Cultural World of Gingers Date: 29th March 10:00 - 16:00 Location: Croxteth Hall Lane, Croxteth, L12 0HB www.eventbrite.com/e/spice-stor...

More bulbs? Bugger! I just can't stop buying bulbs. But planting them? That's another issue. - Article by Simon Lycett www.scribehound.com/gardening/pl...

If you are in the USA & you want fabulous cabbages, plant them on St Patrick's Day, before dawn ... in your nightwear.🫣 Article by Lia Leendertz on Scribehound Gardening🌱🌙 www.scribehound.com/gardening/ga...

Gorgeous Lisbon 💕

Just look at this snail vase. One for @earlymodlancs.bsky.social 🐌x #snails #lisbon

#libraries #funding

Fancy a bit of swanning around with me? My Gardeners World feature at Plas Brondanw, North Wales will be airing again tomorrow at 8pm on BBC 2. The Italianate gardens were created by Clough Williams Ellis (1883-1978), & masterminded the fabulous Italian inspired Portmerion Village. #gardenhistory

The Stars of February This article celebrates evergreen herbs that truly shine this time of year. Each has its own unique charm, flavour & versatility. The garden is alive with beauty & potential. -by Jekka McVicar Subscribe to Scribehound Gardening for more🤗 www.scribehound.com/gardening/pl...

These two sweet munchkins growing up in a beautiful home filled with love & laughter, far away from the viper’s nest and NOT as slaves & scapegoats makes me so happy.🥳👦🏼👧🏼💕 #LoveAlwaysWins #ValentinesDay  #SussexSquad

Check of the details of The South Liverpool Herbarium Exhibition at the Unity Theatre on 27th February, 6-8pm.

Lose that Lawn (or at least let it go a bit) Do yourself, your garden and wildlife a favour and release yourself from the shackles of lawnmowing. - Article by Joe Swift www.scribehound.com/gardening/ga... Or maybe just nibble round the edges to increase your borders 🫣

Here is something unexpected that I was fascinated by over the weekend. It's a Gaelic language programme about decolonising museums - but the situation is unusual in Ireland because they were at the same time coloniser and colonised. And please do stay to the end. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

The Pollination Game: Leaving Loved Ones Behind: Have you ever thought about the natural pollinators & plants that co-evolved over millions of years? How do the plants fare once they have been collected & relocated around the world? Article by Advolly Richmond www.scribehound.com/gardening/pl...

Happy #nationalsnowdropday🌱

How marvellous! I love it!

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The beautiful London Library offers emerging writers one year’s free membership including masterclasses, networking opportunities, peer support, access to all the Library’s resources and publication in an anthology. Details below. Please share :) www.londonlibrary.co.uk/about-us/ll-...