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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Would you recognise the same mushroom twice? You might not with the Blackening Waxcap. But why is that? Well, the clue is in the name! Take a look at the photos to find out more 👉 📸 Thumbnail: Keilidh Ewan

Graphic featuring a Blackening Waxcap mushroom (Hygrocybe conica). A small orange, cone-shaped mushroom with a pale stem grows among green grass and low vegetation, photographed with a shallow depth of field that creates a soft, blurred background. White text at the top reads “Blackening Waxcap” and “Hygrocybe conica”. A yellow label in the bottom-left corner reads “Fungi Friday!”, and a white arrow on the right indicates this is part of a carousel post.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thinking about sowing Yellow Rattle this autumn? 🍂 Hear from our botanical expert, Sarah, on the best way to sow Yellow Rattle seeds and give them the best chance of success. Watch now for her practical tips on getting started this season. 🌱

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Want to take part in #WaxcapWatch but not sure where to start? Our fungi expert Aileen, takes you through the free Waxcap Watch app step-by-step so you can start recording waxcap sightings in no time. Every record helps fungi conservation.🍄 Take part today - loom.ly/r4WNTFw

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Red waxcaps got you scratching your head? Kicking off our #FungiFriday series, we're comparing the Scarlet Waxcap and Crimson Waxcap. They may look similar, but there are some key differences to look out for. 👇

Close-up photograph of a bright red waxcap mushroom growing among green grass in a meadow. The mushroom's vivid gills are visible beneath the cap, with another blurred orange waxcap in the foreground. White text reads "Spot The Difference" and orange text reads "Crimson and Scarlet Waxcap", while a red banner in the top right corner says "Fungi Friday!".

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

It's great to be working with Duncan Dunlop MSP to protect and restore species-rich grasslands. 🌱 Find out why we need to make the most of Scotland's grasslands 👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/wp-content/u... @savebutterflies.bsky.social

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Did you know this is the latest-flowering native orchid in the UK? Autumn Lady’s-tresses bloom late in the season, flowering all the way through September and sometimes into October! Have you spotted one? Let us know in the comments below.👇

Title slide for a post about Autumn Lady’s-tresses (Spiranthes spiralis). A close-up photograph shows a slender green flower spike with small white flowers arranged in a spiral up the stem against a soft, blurred green background. White text on the left reads “Autumn Lady’s-tresses” with the scientific name Spiranthes spiralis beneath it. A white arrow icon appears in the bottom right corner, indicating a carousel slide.

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British Mycological Society @britmycolsoc.org.uk · 15/09/2026

On the cover of September's Field Mycology: a Violet Coral fungus growing in old pasture at Hardcastle Crags, West Yorkshire. Read online to find out how the #WaxcapWatch survey has expanded our knowledge of Violet Coral distribution. 👉 fieldmycology.org/index.php/jo... @plantlifeuk.bsky.social

Front cover of the September 2026 issue of 'Field Mycology' journal, with a photo of Violet Coral fungus growing in grass by Jennie Smith.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The UK’s largest citizen science fungi survey, #WaxcapWatch, is back!🍄 It’s really easy to take part. Just head out to a grassy spot and record any waxcaps and grassland fungi you find. Join today 👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/waxcapwatch/

Two red fungi growing amongst some grass. The title reads 'Join the UK's largest citizen science fungi survey'

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

300 new Pink Waxcap sites discovered since 2020! 🥇 What can we find this year? Waxcap Watch returns tomorrow, and you can help uncover more colourful grassland fungi. Simply visit a grassy spot and record any waxcaps you spot using the free app. Get started - loom.ly/utyTAEQ

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Waxcap Watch is back this autumn! We're looking for nature lovers across the UK to help spot and record some of Britain's most colourful fungi as part of the UK's biggest citizen science survey for fungi. Want to get involved? Join our FREE online events to learn more 👉 loom.ly/GfnOyjk

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

The seasons are changing and so are the plants you can spot.🍂🌼 There’s so much colour to see outdoors this autumn. Keep an eye out for these plants and tag us in any pics. 🧵(1/5) #Wildflowers #PlantSpotting

A purple flower with a green stem. The words read 'What to see in nature in September'

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Did you know lots of the food in our homes is grown using peat? We want to change this with the @peatfree.bsky.social.⚠️ Save peatlands and ask your supermarket what they've been doing to help 👉 peatfreepartnership.org.uk #EndPeatSales

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Pretty and purple 💜🪻 Some lovely blooms to brighten your Monday morning. Have you seen Common Knapweed, Heath Spotted-orchid, Devils-bit Scabious or Tufted Vetch this year? Find more species to spot 👉 loom.ly/0BWF1uM

A purple flower called Common Knapweed with a brown base and a green stem and leaves.

A purple flower facing forward called Devils-bit Scabious, with a green stalk.

A purple flower with tube-like petals going up a green stalk called Tufted Vetch.

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British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · 19/08/2026

Can photography protect what we love? Capturing Ecology 2026 judge Ian Price from @plantlifeuk.bsky.social talks about ways photography can inspire people to care for nature in a meaningful way and raise awareness for plant and fungi conservation. 🌸🌱🍄

White lichen on green and red moss with headline: "Photography helps protect what we love" and subheading that says, "Here’s how Capturing Ecology judge Ian Price got into it."

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

A great project to help the rare Juniper & Burnt-tip Orchid.🌸 Our CEO Nicola Hutchinson said: “We’re thrilled to be part of this project to help conservationists across the country support nature as it learns to cope with extreme weather events.”

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Wildflowers often capture our attention, but what about grasses? 🌾 They might not be as colourful, but they're every bit as important. From sweet scents to clever survival strategies, our native grasses are full of surprises. Find out more - www.plantlife.org.uk/5-native-uk-...

Close-up photograph of delicate grass seedheads in soft focus, lit by sunlight against a blurred green background. White text at the top reads: “5 Grasses to Celebrate This August”, with a large yellow number 5 beside it. The image has a calm, natural feel with shades of green and dappled light throughout.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

It's not just about what you've spotted, it's about the little moments every meadow lover knows all too well...🌼 Full house, anyone? 🐝

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Nature's summer colour palette is in full swing. 🎨 July and August are some of the best months for wildflower spotting. Meet some of the wildflowers brightening up our landscapes right now, and see how many you can spot on your next walk. 🚶 #SummerWildflowers

A bumblebee hovers beside a bright pink Common Knapweed flower in a summer meadow filled with tall grasses and wildflowers. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the flower and pollinator. Text on the image reads: “What To See in Nature in July and August”.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Meadows are full of surprises 🌼 One meadow can support enough food for around half a million bees 🐝 and they also help wildlife cope with extreme heat by providing shade! 🐸 Please donate today to help protect these national treasures. 💚 joinplantlife.org/3QVruKz

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

What makes a meadow a national treasure? 🌼 Rich wildlife, carbon-storing soils and natural flood protection. Yet, we’re at risk of losing them forever. Help protect and restore these precious places. Please donate today 💚 - joinplantlife.org/3QVruKz

A wildflower meadow in soft focus, featuring a pink orchid surrounded by white oxeye daisies and tall green grasses. White text in the top left reads: "Help Save Our National Treasures". The image has a bright, natural green background with a calm, summery feel.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

It’s National Meadows Day! Let's put meadows where they belong - at the heart of our story.💚 They are living links to our past, part of our culture and communities, and vital homes for wildlife. 🌱 But they’re in decline — under pressure from development, pollution and intensive farming. 🧵[1/2]

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

These meadows are “treasured”. 💚 We’ve been connected to wildflower meadows for generations. So, ahead of #NationalMeadowsDay here is a special story about a community connection to a meadow. 🌸 Watch Graham’s story with Lugg Meadow, one of our nature reserves 👉https://loom.ly/Y0aWUqw

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Why Meadows are National Treasures - Explore an Ancient Lamas Meadow with Us

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

For centuries meadows have shaped the history of our landscapes and been central to our culture.🌸 But overtime, they have disappeared. Let's save them for #NationalMeadowsDay on Saturday! 📸Share your meadow story on 4 July ✍️Write to your MP calling for better support 👉https://loom.ly/q4lZwvw

Two purple flowers in a wildflower meadow

A wildflower meadow with white flowers and grasses. A line of trees at the edge.

A colourful wildflower meadow with a mown path down the middle.

A yellow and green flower called Yellow Rattle in a wildflower meadow.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Known as the meadow maker, Yellow Rattle helps wildflowers by keeping fast‑growing grasses in check, giving flowers more space to grow. With recent hot temperatures, it’s already set seed in some places in southern England. Now’s a good time to keep an eye out in other areas too. 👀

A meadow with a yellow and green plant at the front called Yellow Rattle

A meadow with a brown plant at the front called Yellow Rattle

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Insects are often overlooked, yet they play vital roles in nature. Some, like bees and butterflies, help plants reproduce through pollination. One of the easiest ways to help? Put the mower away. Let lawns bloom and give pollinators food, shelter and space to thrive. 🌼🐝 #InsectWeek #LetItBloom

Peacock butterfly resting on small pale flowers, showing bright red wings marked with bold eye-like spots in blue, black, and cream, against a soft green background.

Likely a European paper wasp feeding on white blossom, with a slender yellow-and-black striped body, long legs, and folded wings, set against a soft, neutral background.

Hummingbird hawk-moth hovering beside purple Common Knapweed flowers, using its long proboscis to feed on nectar, with rapidly beating wings blurred against a soft green background.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Wildflowers have been out in full force, signalling the arrival of summer! While June is almost over, there is plenty of time to spot these flowers.🌸 From magenta pinks to sunflower yellows, they’re bringing a burst of colour to our grasslands, verges, woodlands and coasts. Have you spotted any?

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Meet Germander Speedwell 💙🌿A low, creeping plant with bright blue flowers, often hiding in lawns and verges. Letting your grass grow for #LetItBloomJune helps wildflowers like this thrive. If you haven’t already, why not join the #NoMowMovement - loom.ly/RW0t-fw 🌼 📸 R Moyse, Plantlife

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wildireland.bsky.social @wildireland.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

@donnarainey4.bsky.social wild flower meadow in full bloom and sp pleased with it this year. Absolutely buzzing with life. @plantlifeuk.bsky.social

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Alex Prendergast @bramblebotanist.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Dense-flowered Fumitory Fumaria densiflora on a chalky arable margin at @plantlifeuk.bsky.social Ranscombe Farm reserve. It has deeply toothed almost round sepals and a bract exceeding the pedicel. My final Fumaria species and the fourth new species for me on this Kent trip.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Did you know you can visit an Important Plant Area for arable flowers and the last remaining natural site in the UK for Corncockle in one place? Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve in Kent is very special. And this week we’re celebrating 20 years of caring for this incredible habitat.

A close-up of a Bee Orchid (Ophrys apifera) with purple-pink petals and a dark, velvety centre resembling a bee, growing upright among green grass and foliage against a softly blurred natural background.

A meadow filled with Oxeye Daisies, their white petals and bright yellow centres standing on slender green stems, with some flowers in sharp focus in the foreground and many more softly blurred in the background.

A close-up of a Man Orchid (Orchis anthropophora), showing a tall green spike of small yellow-green flowers with purplish stripes, set against a softly blurred green background.

A close-up of a Common Spotted Orchid (Dactylorhiza fuchsii), with a dense cluster of pale purple flowers marked with darker spots and streaks, growing on a slender green stem among tall grasses and soft green foliage.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

How can a whole village take part in the #NoMowMovement? A small village in Derbyshire has been doing just that, with brilliant results. They’ve transformed areas of the village to help nature. This #GreatBigGreenWeek, we're shining a light on communities helping wildlife 👉https://loom.ly/b_YmHYc

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

What makes Ranscombe Farm Nature Reserve so special? 🌿 20 years on, here are a few reasons 👇 A haven for rare plants and other wildlife, cared for by amazing volunteers and partners. Thanks to our members and the Veolia Environmental Trust, vital work to protect the species on Ranscombe continues 💚

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We love seeing clovers popping their heads up to say hello. 🌸 DYK there are 30 species of clover? And that these pretty wildflowers are great for wildlife like butterflies, bees & wood mice.🐝 If you want to see these blooms, let it grow this #WorldEnvironmentDay. 👉 loom.ly/RW0t-fw

Close-up of a pink coloured Red Clover flower head in bloom, with soft, delicate petals and green leaves, standing among sunlit grass and blurred wild meadow plants in the background.

Close-up of a White Clover flower head in bloom, with small creamy-white petals tinged with green, surrounded by soft-focus grass and other clover in the background.

Close-up of pink coloured Red Clover flower heads rising above green grass, with multiple blooms clustered together and a soft, blurred meadow background.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

We helped save 5% of Scotland’s population of Aspen Bristle Moss. 🌿 This tiny, endangered moss grows only on Aspen trees and survives at just three sites. When one key tree fell, the moss it carried would have died without action. 🧵1/3

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We want to see plants and fungi on the next banknotes!🍄🌱 Dear Bank of England…yet again the foundation of all life has been overlooked. 🌸 🧵1/3

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

It’s Let it Bloom June!🌸 #NoMowMay might be over but the buzz hasn’t stopped. Thank you to everyone who's put the mower away, it's been amazing to see. 💚 Now it's time to keep letting it grow for #LetItBloomJune and helping nature. Find out more 👉 loom.ly/dpV6Hpc

Close-up of a Creeping Buttercup with bright yellow, open-lipped petals growing among green grass.

A garden lawn filled with tall grass and yellow dandelions in the foreground, with a pale house and trees visible in the background under a bright blue sky.

A meadow-style border/strip of garden with long grass and scattered Oxeye daisies and Red Clover in the foreground. A wooden chair and table set on can be seen on the shorter lawn next to the border, with trees and shrubs in the background.

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

The buzz doesn’t stop after May…the #NoMowMovement continues!🌼 It’s time for #LetitBloomJune. Keeping even a tiny patch of garden to grow beyond May has amazing benefits for nature. Help the environment this summer by pledging to keep letting it grow.👇 www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/jo...

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

With over 23 million gardens in the UK, letting grass grow can support wildlife, keep spaces cooler in heatwaves and help tackle climate change. A small change with a big impact 🌱 Have you joined the No Mow Movement? Why not pledge today? 👉 www.plantlife.org.uk/campaigns/jo...

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

A space where art and ecology meet.🤝 Whether you’re an artist, scientist or somewhere in-between, our first culture club event could be for you. Join a community of creative and curious minds exploring the world of peatlands. 📅16 June 🕙10-11:30 📍Online Book now 👉 loom.ly/O0YNfdo

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who’s letting it grow for #NoMowMay! Gardens & green spaces are turning into beautiful, blooming & biodiverse spaces for nature.😍 This #BiodiversityDay, let's celebrate our favourite types of grass lengths for biodiversity - a variety! Add your name👉https://loom.ly/RW0t-fw

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A black and red moth on a blade of grass

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Let’s hear it for dandelions!🌼 A favourite for bees and butterflies🐝🦋 Let’s make sure more of these pretty yellow flowers can bloom by adding your name to the No Mow Movement - loom.ly/RW0t-fw If you’re already taking part - thank you! Why not tag a friend or tell your neighbour.🤝

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British Hedgehog Preservation Society @hedgehogsociety.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

This #wildlifewednesday, help nature & let it grow for #NoMowMay! 🌸 @plantlifeuk.bsky.social'S No Mow May is one of the easiest ways to help the environment – letting grass & wildflowers grow, to support wildlife like bees, butterflies & hedgehogs 🐝 🦋 🦔 So, pack away the lawnmower & let it grow!

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

For #WorldBeeDay we’re celebrating the ultimate combo - bees & wildflowers.🐝 By leaving your garden or local grassy patch unmown in May & beyond, you’re letting flowers bloom & providing a vital food source for bees.🌸 Add your name to the #NoMowMovement & help the bees 👉 loom.ly/RW0t-fw

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Sue McBean🇺🇦⛵️💚🌱✍️📸🔸🐸 @organicbotanic.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Day 16 #NoMowMay Goldfinch at end! Yesterday’s video - couldn’t upload. Today overcast. Germander Speedwell is so pretty in the rarely cut area of the "lawn" @plantlifeuk.bsky.social @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #TinyPlants #Wildflowerhour #UKWildflowers #Bloomscrolling #ECK #Blue #BlueSky

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Something hopeful is here.💚 We’re proud to have joined the #MillionActsOfHope campaign, celebrating the amazing people protecting plants and fungi. From No Mow May, saving endangered species and working to protect nature - there's so much hope out there. For more 👇 loom.ly/BLxnQ3s

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Wildlife and Countryside Link @wclnews.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

We'll see you there @plantlifeuk.bsky.social 👋 So many incredible organisations are coming to this year's Wild Summit, will you be joining? #WildSummit2026

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Plantlife @plantlifeuk.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

From sunny yellows to pops of pink and purple, wildflowers are out in full force and brightening every corner 🌼 Here are a few relatively easy-to-spot flowers, but there are so many more waiting to be discovered 👀

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Another example of the impact #NoMowMay can have! Are you taking part this year? Find out more: bsbi.org/blog/2026/05... Initiated by @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social, run by our friends @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, the #NoMowMovement is benefitting our #wildflowers & the wildlife that depend on them!

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No Mow May is underway

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