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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A small entry for tonight’s #Wildflowerhour: some cyclamen blooming on campus as school starts back up. Seems a bit early as I often associate them with colder months, but perhaps the cooler weather has been doing them some good

A patch of cyclamen growing underneath some conifers

A close up of the white-tipped pink upside blooms of the cyclamen and their distinctive turtle shell-like leaves

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Red clover is such a cool plant. Less prolific than its creeping cousin T. repens, it can grow tall and almost bushy. Large fragrant flowerheads are a favorite of bees, and with its deep taproot and N fixing properties, it should be a staple in every mixed sward. A wonderful plant to work with!

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I’ve been reading a lot lately, so here’s my roundup! - Paradises Lost by Ursula K. Le Guin - moving, hopeful sci-fi novella about the truth of a generation ship’s journey - 5/5 - The Wall by Marlen Haushofer - stream of consciousness, eco-forward dystopia about the last living human - 4/5

The cover of Paradises Lost by Ursula K. Le Guin, a black hole radiating light making the “O” in Lost.

The cover of The Wall by Marlen Haushofer, with a simple illustration of a woman looking through some binoculars with her dog beside her. They stand on a grassy hill peering out into the starry night sky.

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

I’m quite late for the #FavoritePlant prompt for #Wildflowerhour but I still wanted to share some of my favorites this year! Lesser knapweed (Centaurea nigra) and the Buddleja sp. were some of my favorites to see this summer, surviving even in a drought. Such wonderful, resilient species.

Lesser knapweed (C. nigra) with a tufted purple top over some dark bracts. It has thin, blue-green leaves, especially when compared to the brighter green of the plantain growing beside it. It is the last blooming of its group.

A butterfly bush (Buddleja sp.) growing from a crack in the wall. The flower heads are still full and purple and heavy enough to tug down the long, thin stems

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

A short little piece that echoes the previous blog post: northern species not only face struggles with warming temperatures, but new competition against warm-adapted plants. Out-competition is happening and those plants highest and most north need our attention now more than ever.

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wildflowerhour @wildflowerhour.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Hips, haws, nuts and berries! It’s starting to look a bit autumnal out there! So this week’s challenge is #fruits! Share your finds of wild & naturalised fruits for #wildflowerhour this Sunday 8-9pm. Happy fruit hunting! ☺️🍒

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Jonas Lembrechts @jlembrechts.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Local extinctions of cold-adapted plant species on mountain tops are happening. And they're accelerating! That, and much more interesting nuance, in our new paper - just out, and on the cover of, Science! More on the story on my blog: the3dlab.org/2026/09/03/p...

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Proving extinction is hard. But we can do so now.

For decades, climate change ecology has mostly been a story about shifts: species moving upslope, poleward, tracking the climate they’re adapted to as it slides out from under them. It’…

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Elena Kononenko @kononenko.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Fall raspberries 🍂

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Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI) @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

We just published a new issue of #BritishandIrishBotany, our Open Access online scientific journal. Find out about the 10 papers from authors inc @astridbiddle.bsky.social, Jo Jones from @plantlifeuk.bsky.social, Tim Rich, John Richards, Andy Amphlett, Chris Preston & more: bsbi.org/about/news/l...

The purple flowers of Limonium britannicum subsp. celticum, one of the Sea-lavenders, in their typical coastal habitats. Images: Jennifer Wilkinson

The bright blue flowers of the tiny Spring Speedwell (Veronica verna) which grows only in the Brecks. Image: Jo Jones

The bright yellow flowerhead of the Vatersay Dandelion, photographed by Paul Smith on the Hebridean island of Vatersay

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

My little brother turned 27 today. He’s partway through spending a week here with me in Wales, and it’s not often I get to see him so full of delight. Happy birthday little brother, I love you so much ❤️

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wildflowerhour @wildflowerhour.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Some wildflowers have seed heads that are truly spectacular! The challenge this week is to find some and then share your lovely pics for #WildflowerHour this Sunday 8-9pm using the hashtag #SeedHeads! Any wild or naturalised blooms you find too are of course always welcome!

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

A few #WallPlants for this week’s #Wildflowerhour! A sea campion (Silene uniflora) on the sea-facing side of a monument still flowering and green, and a fun bonus: a very high and distant butterfly bush (Buddleja spp) near the top of a building!

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Wonderful article. Arctic plants are both historically and (extremely) currently relevant. Their very specific and amazing adaptations have put them at risk! Nice notes as well on the range of biases, the importance of indigenous knowledge, and the larges gaps that still exist within the field

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Did a walk yesterday with eyes peeled and found some really good ones for this!!! So excited to post tomorrow hehe

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Now that classes are over, summer reading continues! On a whim I picked up this novella from my library as I’ve been meaning to read more Le Guin, and WOW what incredible, naturalistic world building. I’m genuinely beginning to pace around at the reveals happening. Le Guin!!!

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I’ve been getting to do some real cool data analysis at work involving the period length of red clover, and today I got to compare our accessions to their original geographic locations and was overjoyed! Plant biogeography is really solidifying itself my path, and I’m thrilled to see where it goes!!

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The impossible day has come and gone! As of this afternoon, that’s an official wrap on my first year of uni! I was incredibly nervous going in, but I felt quite good by the end. So thankful for a wonderful year full of plants, and so grateful for a long break before September term rolls around 🙂‍↕️❤️

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Maria Popova @mariapopova.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Elizabeth Blackwell is 29. The year is 1736. Her husband is in debtor’s prison and she has a small child to feed at home. What does she do? She turns desperation into inspiration, learning botany and painting an exquisite encyclopedia of medicinal plants: www.themarginalian.org/2020/01/29/e...

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A Curious Herbal: Gorgeous Illustrations from Elizabeth Blackwell’s 18th-Century Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants

Time-travel to the dawn of modern medical science via the stunning art of a self-taught woman illustrator and botanist.

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Jane E. Hall @clothofnature.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Meet our extended family… the Daisy family. A wildflower array of the Asteraceae still blooming here at Madrigal despite drought and relentless heat — yellow, white, purple, prickly, feathery and thistle-down soft. Different weather. The same wonderfully sprawling family #WildflowerHour #DaisyFamily

Botanical-style wildflower array arranged on handmade white paper and titled ‘The Daisy Family ~ Madrigal August 2026’. Individual stems gathered from the meadow are laid out and handwritten labels identify Bristly Oxtongue, Nipplewort, Fleabane, Daisy, Hawkbit, Ragwort, Noble Yarrow, Sneezewort, Field Thistle, Oxeye Daisy, Knapweed and Chicory. Yellow, white, purple and blue flowers mingle with seed heads, feathers, butterfly cocoons, a bumblebee, peacock butterfly wing and colourful snail shells — small treasures gathered among the flowers.

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

One upside of being rather sick this summer has been I’ve been able to smash through all three of these books! The botanical folk tales were fun and lovely while the other two were highly recommended page turners, ESPECIALLY Between Two Fires if you can stomach intense visceral medieval horror!

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Victoria Rose Richards @aerialembroidery.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

'You'll choke too' - an aerial embroidery landscape inspired by all the wildfires happening right now... I'm upset every time I smell smoke outside and somehow we have people starting them maliciously too! But we all breathe the same air so they'll choke too (1/2 - see thread for close-ups)

An embroidery hoop containing a sewn landscape from above. It shows a forest on the right, a line of fire and charred ground with smoke on the left. The smoke is felted wool.

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Hearing about this conference today, and it sounds so wonderful, would have loved to sneak a peek at these journals!

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Liz Butler @lizlagomorph.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

In one month! #SciArtSeptember returns for a 6th year. Open to all who are curious about the places where art and science connect. Make new work, post works in progress, or share old favourites. Post when and what you like. 🐡 #SciArt #SciComm

A banner image promoting the art challenge Sci Art September. The image features text and a drawing of a trout on an off-white background. The text includes the title, Sci Art September, month-long art challenge. The text also includes a list of weekly categories and daily prompts. The first category is colour. This category covers the first 10 words of the month. The daily words are: Malachite, violet, sanguine, azure, saffron, coral, fawn, ruby, ivory, woad. The second category is shape. It covers the 11th through 20th words. The daily words are: Heart, teardrop, diamond, crescent, honeycomb, scallop, eyelet, almond, star, meander. The third category is medium. This category covers the last 10 words of the month. The daily words are: Kaolin, silk, copper, down, jade, cedar, quill, linen, pelt, carbon. At the bottom of the image there is a description. It reads: Year 6, 2026; from nature; hosted by @LizLagomorph.

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I’m attempting to pack light this trip so instead of bringing my current key (which is a chunky yet wonderful 2006 publishing by Francis Rose), I’m bringing an older, lighter, and simpler DK key that was published in *checks notes* 1994!

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Two different opportunities for me to be by the sea this weekend and I’m SO excited to scout out some plants hehe!

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

My herbarium sheet came back early graded with a 90!!!! I’m genuinely over the moon as I feel quite proud of it by the end, and it’s put a fire in me to finish this final paper strong!

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Running a little late tonight but still wanted to participate in #Wildflowerhour with this tentatively identified meadow buttercup (Ranunculus acris)! It’s a bit difficult to practice as the lack of rain has taken a toll, but it’s quite wonderful to see these and a few others still scattered about!

A slightly scruffy meadow buttercup (R. acris) with a ruler measuring the diameter of one of its flowed at 1 cm.

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Working on some plant identification out in the field today, and genuinely single Asteraceae flowers have such an interesting structure. This one in particular had such downy leaves too, in a basal rosette, and grey tones underneath. Such varied morphology when you get to take a closer look!

A single flower from an Asteraceae flower head (tentatively Hypochaeris radicata), its reproductive organs and pappus in clear view

The grey-toned underside of Hypochaeris radicata

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Got to visit my library today! I’ve been chasing Between Two Fires for over a year now, and the other two caught me on the shelf! For the last one, I find there’s such an incredible intersection between science and traditional belief. Understanding history will only enhance its modern counterpart!

A book spread: Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman, In the House in the Dark of the Woods by Laird Hunt, and Botanical Folk Tales of Britain and Ireland by Lisa Schneidau

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Two weeks ago I got to attend the Gatsby Plant Science Summer School, an inspiring week of lectures and practicals with academics and industry professionals paired with candid, thoughtful discussions about the realities of the work, the doubts, the challenges, and the rewards that came with them.

The Gatsby Plant Science Summer School 2026 alumni

Various plant keys and flora with a wildflower

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Absolutely incredible news!! Digitalization is such an important tool when it comes to preserving our historical knowledge, especially when following trends of species!

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

After the big plant event and finally moving my final time for the summer, I have been able to settle back into catching up on assignments. I got to submit an herbarium sheet about this little guy last night, and truly there is so much wonder in the world, and a whole world in each particular plant!

An image of common knapweed (Centaurea nigra) in a field

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East Anglia Bylines @eastangliabylines.co.uk · 11/07/2026

We often think of trees as good for wildlife. But what if they're also becoming critical for our own survival? As temperatures rise, shade is no longer just a comfort – it's a necessity. Kate Moore explains why trees may be one of the most powerful tools we have for adapting to climate change.

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Shade, cooling and survival: why we need more trees

Trees are nature’s air conditioning – cooling streets by up to 5°C, cutting heat risks, and helping cities withstand hotter summers

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beetle moses @beetlemoses.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Two year anniversary of when I first posted this comic

Two panel comic. Panel 1: an anglerfish is washed up on the ocean shore, laying in the tide. It thinks to itself, “it’s so beautiful.” Panel 2: wide shot of the beach, rocky cliffs, and sky at sunset, with the anglerfish still laying in place. The anglerfish continues thinking to itself, “I might have never known.”

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Juraj Mikurcik @jurajmikurcik.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

This is why cities need trees. Hard surfaces and parked cars can reach extreme temperatures, while shaded grass and tree-covered areas stay dramatically cooler. This is the urban heat island effect in one image: hard surfaces absorb and radiate heat, while vegetation and shade reduce it.

Photo showing a combination of hard and soft landscape with callouts of surface temperatures

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Been having quite the reading summer (I’m always spiritually doing a summer reading program no matter if there’s one available) and I’ve just started this little book I got from my birthday, and it’s immediately going to be a 5/5. Wonderful, well-written and translated, and incredibly interesting!

A copy of “Arctic Plants of Svalbard” by Yoo Kyung Lee

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Been spending some quality time with this summer’s MAIN plant of the day ☘️

Seedlings being grown in a lab, data omitted for privacy

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

One thing about me is that if I have admired your garden several times during walks and I see you outside, I WILL stop and tell you how much I love your plants!

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Peregrine Coast Press @shop.peregrinecoast.press · 12/06/2026

Issue #10 of Seed Magazeen - The Net Zero Issue! This DOUBLE 40 page magazine delves into Net Zero! To celebrate us reaching Issue #10, we printed this issue in 3 colours, AND doubled the size! peregrinecoast.press/products/see...

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

I’ve been rather busy lately but for good reason! I’m happy to announce I’ve secured a summer job assisting in post-doc plant research at my university!!! It really is so wild and wonderful and incredibly exciting so far, and it’s a big honor to have been awarded the position 🥹❤️

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Latency🪫 @latencyknight.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

See you all in #deltarune Chapter 5

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

For my bonus class this summer, occasionally we’ll have a little weekly activity labeled as the “Big Challenge,” and I can’t stop thinking about them

Cartoon drawing of a crocodile from Sanrio named “Big Challenges” with their name written out in red underneath

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Pasta bake may be the craziest thing I’ve ever done like what do you mean this took 30 mins tops!!!! AND vegetarian!!!!

Baking dish of pasta and broccoli smothered in cheese and Italian herbs

Small dish of tortellini, broccoli, sauce, and cheese

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Jet lag is kicking my ass but!!! Pasta bake is happening tonight as well as reading and starting the new job tomorrow so all is well ☺️

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Bird 🌲 @birdwarde.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

stop generating crap you look stupid! 🐟

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Hinokodo @hinokodo.com · 04/06/2026

Write it down before all the pencil factories close shop. We live in that timeline. Next to the tech draw full of USB A cables and Nokia phones, keep an analog drawer. Pencils. Paper. Maybe an eraser if you're rich and can afford mistakes. Long live print. Long live analog.

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Tempo @feeniebaybee.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Turned 30. Family time, friend time, summer sun time. Tomorrow I fly back to beautiful Wales for more plant adventures. The Beauty of the House is immeasurable; its Kindness infinite. In a way, it’s always been this ❤️

The reflection of the OP in a mirror, standing in comfy clothes, holding a pothos that’s as tall as him. It’s repotting day.

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