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@gardenstuff.bsky.social
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Just a garden club for anyone who likes to grow stuff. Indoor or outdoor plants, beginners to improvers. Bring a cuppa and we can chat, we’ll sit in the potting shed if it rains.

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Darren Lakin @darrenlakin.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
Morning all. Liked this idea I saw on Holy island...
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Learn Dirt @learndirt.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
The goal isn't just to grow plants, but to grow an ecosystem.
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 18/07/2026
It’s National Moth week (18th - 26th July). How about creating a nectar bar in the garden. #GardenStuff youtu.be/cXXIyB8oBnw?...
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How to make a night-time nectar bar | Wild About Gardens 2026 | The RHS & The Wildlife Trusts
YouTube video by RHS - Royal Horticultural Society
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Today is St Swithun’s day. Has anyone had any rain? #GardenStuff
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C3PO Lost in the Desert
Alt: C3PO Lost in the Desert
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
On another site I follow a Hedgehog rescue and they have put out a plea for us to put out shallow dishes of water for hedgehogs. You may not even be aware that 🦔 are visiting. It’s so easy to do and it can save a life. I know many of you already do so please share post spread the word. #GardenStuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 28/06/2026
So for the last day of Pollinator week I would like to thank everyone for staying with me. I thought today I would offer a list of useful online resources. It’s difficult when folks are geographically distant to give lists of plants so I have kept it general. #GardenStuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 27/06/2026
The help for pollinator posts today are some ideas from the internet for bug shelters. Made from whatever you have to hand they might be an activity to do with children. The structures can be filled with pine cones, shredded paper, straw, broken pot, sticks lengths of bamboo, leaves. #GardenStuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Today #gardenstuff for the last of our pollinator series I’d like to talk about Beetles. The ancient order Coleoptera are the most diverse creatures on Earth with some 400,000 species known.
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Love this #GardenStuff solihullobserver.co.uk/news/solihul...
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Solihull housebuilder teams up with West Midlands Safari Park to construct wildlife habitat
All materials were collected on site from its development at The Pearls, as well as local parks and public areas.
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Hoverflies are garden friends in two ways. They are just behind bees as pollinators and at the larval stage are a prodigious consumer of aphids. They are also in decline from habitat loss, pesticides and climate change. 1 #GardenStuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
The piece today might be a little controversial so for anyone growing I completely appreciate that this may not be useful for you. Globally there has been a significant decrease in butterfly and moth numbers the major causes are habitat loss, climate change and pesticide use. #GardenStuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
As we are currently in a heatwave (UK) it seemed appropriate to talk about bees and water. Bees consume their body weight in water a day. Dedicated forager 🐝 scout for water to take back to the hive. In hot weather a hive can require up to 2 litres of water a day. 🧵 1 #GardenStuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
A pollinator is simply a vector that moves pollen from one flower to another. The main types are Insects birds and animals. Grains and rice crops are wind pollinated but the nutrient dense parts of our diet - fruits vegetables are 75% the product of pollinators #GardenStuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
It’s pollinator week. To celebrate I thought I would post some general information around the subject. I have some small ideas to create a pollinator spa. I would love to hear from you, what works in your patch? A useful link #GardenStuff Back later pollinator.org/pollinator-w...
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Pollinator Week | Pollinator.org
Pollinator Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization and the largest in the world dedicated exclusively to the protection and promotion of ...
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
For our friends in the US, Canada, Australia and the EU next week is pollinator week. The UK has a similar awareness raising campaign next month. However I thought it would be a good idea to showcase these little workers who do so much for us #GardenStuff Details to follow
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
What's flowering in the garden in June Geranium and Erigeron in a small planter, foxglove & lovely Shasta daisies attracting a variety of insects. Hedge bedstraw also our cat having a snoozy Sunday afternoon
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
For the first time since we moved to this house (some 40 summers) there have been no returning swifts. No swooping birds nesting in our neighbours eaves. They have been getting fewer every year. It feels very sad #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
The house is a corner plot so we have in essence three gardens. This is the 'side' garden. It is the wildest bit it has a garden pond and lots of cover for the invertebrates. This is the view towards the road that runs by our house. #gardenstuff
A grass walkway leading to a yew and privet hedge. With flower borders
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
Some views from our garden. I should say we like it a bit wild, it's predominantly a wildlife garden although this year we are trying out a few crops. So apologies if it's not your style. #gardenstuff the box hedge is ill and will be removed as soon as the birds have finished with the catapilars
A view of a front garden with path in the foreground with grass and borders beyond
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Two rose bushes looking super in the 🌞 today and the scent of them on the breeze is lovely. The pink one is next to the front door and is about 5 or 6 years old the white one in a bed opposite the front door and is probably 30 years old. #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
It’s International Day of Plant Health today (12/05/26). This video is a celebration of a remarkable terrestrial organism. Plants learned to utilise sunlight for energy and everything else on the planet lives off that ability. #GardenStuff youtu.be/tgyo9tg9o_s?...
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International Day of Plant Health
YouTube video by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Not long now till the Chelsea Flower Show. Is anyone visiting or will you watch the coverage? #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
youtu.be/zbB0mBvD7cQ?... I found this great video on the subject of slugs. I hope you find it useful I did. #gardenstuff
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The Clever Way Smart Gardeners Eliminate Slugs
YouTube video by GrowVeg
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 03/05/2026
So for last tip of the day for National Gardening Week and friends it will be controversial so bear with me while I justify my boldness and feel free to do no such thing in your own space #gardenstuff This will be a bit of a thread so bring a cuppa. 🧵
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
It’s the last day of National Gardening Week tomorrow. I have been posting a tip a day during this week. For tomorrow I was wondering do any of you have a gardening tip/tips you would like to share. I would love to hear them. #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
Tip of the day is to create a dead hedge out of pruning material. A wildlife friendly barrier. This video is a 5 minute watch but explains the concept #gardenstuff youtu.be/Wmq5ZC-R6V4?...
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How to make a dead hedge for wildlife in your garden.
YouTube video by Secret Chateau
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
For today's tip I would like to talk water. In addition to water butts we also have several watertight receptacles dotted around the garden (especially near pots) to collect rainwater. Dip tanks and an old measuring jug are so handy while you are weeding / dead heading you can water 1 #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Today's gardening tip: make your own strawberry tower out of different sized pots. A cane through the centre helps to keep the structure stable ( I always pop something on top of the cane to prevent any unfortunate mishaps.) It's a good way to maximise space. #gardenstuff
A tower of strawberry plantsSide view of a tower of strawberry plants
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Tip for today: I love this idea. It’s a similar concept to the African keyhole gardening technique and I am definitely trying it in some beds we are setting up. #gardenstuff one of the videos I saw used mesh rubbish bins but this is ideal for a smaller space. youtu.be/Nrx6dbLqVIo?...
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How To Make A Mini Compost System Inside Your Raise Beds
YouTube video by Khang Starr
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The tip for today is an eco cleaning method for rusty tools. Soak tools overnight in a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Dry tools and use wire wool or a wire brush to clean off any residual rust. #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Did you know lavender stalks can be used instead of barley straw in your wildlife garden pond to deter algae. So save and dry out your lavender trimmings. NB not recommended if you have fish. #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Happy National Gardening week. To celebrate I thought I would try to post something gardening related every day. #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Happy Earth Day to all #gardenstuff pals. Also next week in the UK it’s National Gardening week 27th April - 3rd May here is a website with more information www.nationalgardeningweek.org.uk
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National Gardening Week 2026 - Share Your Passion for Plants
Join National Gardening Week, 27 April - 3 May 2026. Discover gardening events across the UK, share your passion for plants and inspire the next generation of gardeners.
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Fairylight @ericbearshug.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
www.facebook.com/share/v/1CTZ... Now here is an idea #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
It’s international plant appreciation day today. So I was wondering do you have a favourite plant? Please let us know what it is and what you love about it. #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Have been shopping online for the garden this morning. I am going to try a different growing medium. We have hitherto used peat free compost but I am rather drawn to the coir blocks. Have you or are you using them? #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
This looks interesting #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
The first photo will damn me as a bad gardener. It a patch to be cleared but the nettles are flowering and the bees are giving them some love, so I don't mind leaving it a while for my best pals 🐝 to utilise I'll clear it in time #gardenstuff a DIY strawberry tower plants coming into flower
A patch of nettlesA tower of strawberry plants
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Flowering in my April Garden. The Greengage tree, tha Worcester Permain apple tree. A laurel (planted by our neighbour as a boundary hedge and not forgetting the forget me Not #gardenstuff
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Peyton Reads 📚💜🌻 @peytonreads.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
I'm wondering if everyone can help circulate this! It's something for events I may plan in future! Are you a member of Zombie Squad and/or the Ruff Riderz? It doesn't matter if you are or aren't still on X! Just reply to this post with which group(s) you have belonged to! Thank you so much! 💜🌻🥰
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Flowering in the garden March edit: Borage,Japanese Qunince, Forsythia and Hyacynths #gardenstuff
Borage plant Japanese quince plantForsythia bush Hyacynths
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
We like a yearly cycle at Bendor Towers. The jersey royal season, the return of swifts and these little very hungry Caterpillars turning up in spring to begin their magical metamorphose into Cinnabar moths. #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Watching a bumblebee this morning searching the garden for the perfect nest site. #gardenstuff I hope she finds it.
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Remembering @joanraspberry.bsky.social today.
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Munro Bear @munrobear.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
We saved our begonia corns for the first time last year and kept them under the bed in a tub of bark! They have all started sprouting (hurrah!) and today the Bear Lodge gardeners potted the up! Hope they survive 🤞 #gardenstuff
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
A solution to the overcrowded windowsills when starting seeds off indoors. Currently I only have Everlasting Sweet pea on the go, looking forward to seeing it filled Show rack from B&M Bargins
Three tiered shoe rack on a sunny windowsill top tier has a tray of seeds.
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Gael's Stuffie Home @gaelsstuffiehome.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Starting February 1st! I'm doing a VERY ambitious photo challenge next month! Do as many or as few of these as you please! I can't wait to see what people come up with! #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #AnimalCrossingNewHorizons #ACNHDA #acnhcommuntiy #AnimalCrossing #acnhphotography
Graphic for an ACNH photo contest
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Garden Stuff @gardenstuff.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
@boxer21.bsky.social Here is the pollinator handout.
A handout about pollinators in the garden
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