Whitstable Open Gardens for @NGS are taking a break this year and having a Plant Fair instead. Hope to see you there #Whitstable #NGS #Opengardens .

New evidence reveals risks of Nueva Pescanova's octopus farm plans in Spain including risks to wildlife, the environment and public health. Nueva Pescanova needs to halt its reckless plans NOW. #StopOctopusFarming bit.ly/43TGw5B

Did you know only 8% of England’s countryside has a right of public access? And only 3% of rivers? Sign this petition from Right to Roam calling for access reform this election. It's time we stopped being shut out of our own country! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/unlo… via 38 Degrees

There has been a 20% increase in large pig and poultry factory farms across our countryside. Will you join me and tell the Minister responsible for planning in your nation to strengthen the law and stop the spread? #stopfactoryfarms bit.ly/endfactoryfarm…

Legalise Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide in the United Kingdom - Sign the Petition! chng.it/kWBY7v7q via Change.org UK

Water companies have dumped BILLIONS OF LITRES of raw sewage into our rivers and seas. Banning their bonuses isn’t enough. Tell political leaders: fine them in shares, then renationalise water companies who don’t clean up their act. 38d.gs/eg31

There has been a 20% increase in large pig and poultry factory farms across our countryside. Will you join me and tell the Minister responsible for planning in your nation to strengthen the law and stop the spread? #stopfactoryfarms bit.ly/endfactoryfarm…

�Sign and share this urgent petition calling for a #CeasefireNow in Gaza and Israel - Sign the Petition! chng.it/CLj7XTRh via Change.org UK

🔴 Urgent - Alexei #Navalny just died. I've signed this letter in tribute to his courage against tyranny. Join me here: secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/na…

The palest of grape hyacinths, ice blue Muscari armeniacum 'Valerie Finnis', named after the late, great director of the Alpine Department at Waterperry. Photographer unknown.

SHOCKING FINDINGS: Ducks were found with severe injuries, ammonia burns, eye infections, and even blindness.

No animal should be forced to endure conditions like this.
plantbasednews.org/culture/ethics…

There are so many green spaces in our towns and villages that are over-mown or sprayed, but which could instead be boosting biodiversity and bringing nature back into our lives like this corner of Cambridge. RT if you agree 🐝

Against all the scientific evidence, the UK government is planning to EXPAND plans to cull badgers, despite killing 200k already. Sign the petition here, and help me save our furry friends: secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/st…

'Christmas Rose or Black Hellebore', illustration from William Curtis's Botanical Magazine 1787.

In medieval times the plant was called Christe Herbe because of an association with the nativity.

Strengthen Legal Protections for Cats in Domestic Law - Sign the Petition! chng.it/FcGpwjQx via Change.org UK

It's #InternationalVolunteerDay so we'd like to say a huge thank you to each & every volunteer! We could not do what we do & give as much as we do to charity each year (£3.4 million in 2023!) without the generosity of our garden owners & the 550+ volunteers who support them.

Hooray for the humble hedge

A much overlooked street inhabitant is the hedge. It doesn't just add visual appeal, it also:
🥁Reduces noise
🚗Captures pollution
🐞Creates an environment for wildlife
🫧Reduces localised flooding
And creates a sense of privacy 😎

What's not to love

I've posted this photo of mine before, but we just had a STUNNING sunset here in the East of England and I remembered how the colours and fractal shapes in this photo do really good things to my brain.

This image features in my next book (out v soon - link in pinned tweet) 🌿

The Turkey Oak (Quercus cerris) leaves reminded me of a Lions mane, so I had to give it a go!
#CompostableAutumnArt African Lion made entirely from fallen leaves, seedheads and berries. 🦁🍂🍁🍂

The remarkable 12th century south doorway of the Church of St. Mary and St. David at Kilpeck in Herefordshire. #AdoorableThursday 📷 My own.