ThornyHedges @thornyhedges.bsky.social · 13/09/2026A few years ago, I planted a Prunus 🌸 in our front garden which subsequently developed canker 😪. I recently discovered that when these houses were built a Sorbus 🌳 was planted in each front garden. Both are part of the Rose 🌹 family 🤦♀️. Cornus Midwinter Fire & Crocus have been planted instead 🤞. 031
Reposted by ThornyHedgesGeorge The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Night night sweet dreamies You’ve done enough for today. Whatever didn’t get finished can wait. Whatever didn’t go quite to plan can be left where it is. Tonight, be proud of the little things you managed, the kindness you showed, and simply the fact that you kept going 14938110
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Other work by the Ladybird artists ‘Work on the Farm in Late Summer’ Artist: SR Badmin 844448
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Ice cream in the rain Artist: Harry Wingfield (1965) #bankholiday 1132337
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Sometimes it's hard to work out why an illustration is so appealing. It just is. Artist: G Robinson (1959) 734642
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Back when tinned grapefruit (or a slice of melon or a glass of orange juice) was an ‘hors d’oeuvres’ - and signified the start of a posh meal 2338237
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Ladybird Book Nature Corner ‘Periwinkles’ A gem of a painting by artist Jill Payne ‘Seashore and Seashore Life’ (1964) 425039
Reposted by ThornyHedgesGeorge The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 26/08/2026Good morning & welcome to Whiskers Wednesday How to live a joyful life: Go do something fun for yourself. And then go do something nice for someone else. Repeat as needed. ❤️ 181351141
ThornyHedges @thornyhedges.bsky.social · 16/08/2026We need to show rightwing newspapers that actions have consequences. Add your name: goodlawproject.org/s/abb8a1goodlawproject.orgJason Arday: Demand a public inquiry now | Good Law ProjectCommission an immediate public inquiry into how to ensure a responsible press given its contribution to Dr Arday’s tragic death. 110
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 28/07/2026‘Great Inventions, 1961’ Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope Artist: Robert Ayton 231140366
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Other work of the Ladybird artists ‘Northern Ireland’ Artist: SR Badmin 432830
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 25/07/2026Other work of the Ladybird artists. ‘Eastbourne’ (circa 1950) Artist: Ronald Lampitt 229837
Reposted by ThornyHedgesGeorge The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Good morning & welcome to Whiskers Wednesday Don’t let yesterday decide how today begins. Every sunrise quietly reminds us that fresh chances are given more often than we realise Meet today with hope, and let tomorrow take care of itself. 1199286
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 22/07/2026Ladybird endpapers, “Finding nature in towns and cities” (1980) Artist: Christine Owen 'Nature in the Town' 330146
Reposted by ThornyHedgesGeorge The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Good morning and welcome to tuna Tuesday Never lose the part of you that believes life still has beautiful moments to offer. That quiet hope is priceless. 241323123
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 19/07/2026Other work of the Ladybird artists ‘Chester’ Railway poster, circa 1955 Artist : SR Badmin 525138
Reposted by ThornyHedgesNational Trust @nationaltrust.org.uk · 20/07/2026One of our favourite nature facts is that a group of ladybirds is called a 'loveliness'. 📷 Rob Coleman 8569165
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 20/07/2026The modern world in old Ladybird books. The mail train Artist: John Berry (The Postman, 1965) 530028
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Ladybird books in the spotlight. ‘Garden Flowers’ (1960) Artist: John Leigh-Pemberton 226625
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Other work of the Ladybird artists. ‘Scarecrow’ (Look and Learn Magazine) Artist: Ronald Lampitt 623523
Reposted by ThornyHedgesVita Sackville-West @thegardenvsw.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Botanically related to the Ixias, since they both belong to the iris family, are the Sparaxis. The best known is the Wand Flower, S. pulcherrimum, now Dierama pulcherrimum, a graceful but rather untidy thing for which I know I ought to, but cannot, entertain a deep affection. 0174
Reposted by ThornyHedgesSt Edmundsbury Cathedral @stedscath.bsky.social · 14/07/2026The Bury St Edmunds Art Society will hold their Annual Summer Exhibition in the Cathedral Cloisters from Tuesday 14 to Monday 26 July. Join them 10.00 am – 4.00 pm with free admission. 052
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 13/07/2026Nursery Rhymes, 1966 The terrifying ‘Goosey Goosey Gander’ Artist: Frank Hampson 2029445
ThornyHedges @thornyhedges.bsky.social · 06/07/2026M6 J38 CLOSURE PLANNED FROM 2027 FOR 4 YEARS! PLEASE SIGN PETITION (SEE PHOTO) & SHARE. 120
Reposted by ThornyHedgesFroglife @froglife.bsky.social · 04/07/2026The Woodland Trust are giving away 1000s of free tree & hedge packs! Whether you're part of a local community group or school, why not green up your area to help grow a healthier future & support wildlife? Hurry, applications close in Aug! ow.ly/QtYm50Zi9Fa 015
ThornyHedges @thornyhedges.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Please click on photo for full picture of my unruly and wildish front lawn. 🍀☘️🌱🌼🌸🕷🦗🐞🪲🐝🐜🐛🦋🐌🐦⬛🦔🦡🥰 180
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Ladybird Book of Trees, 1963 Walnut and Dogwood Artist: SR Badmin 320827
Reposted by ThornyHedgesGeorge The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 04/07/2026Good morning & welcome to #Caturday A happy life begins when you decide to be happy in each moment. Positivity is contagious. Make sure you are spreading it. 1189681
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 02/07/2026The Ladybird shed (Helping at Home, 1961) Artist: Harry Wingfield 926127
Reposted by ThornyHedgesCarl Bovis @carlbovisnature.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Hey everyone, can I ask a favour. ❤️ Please go and have a look at my little bird shop here; www.carlbovis.com/shop-3 🙏 It's been very quiet for a while... 🐦 No obligation to buy anything of course, but you may just see something you'd like. 😊🐦❤️ 510448
Reposted by ThornyHedgesGeorge The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 03/07/2026Good morning & welcome to fish for tea Friday Not everyone will return the consideration & kindness you give, but that’s a reflection of them, not you. Keep being the person who makes the world a little brighter & don’t forget to be just as kind to yourself. 231005108
Reposted by ThornyHedgesGeorge The Station Cat @george-station-cat.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Good morning & welcome to Tippetty Tap Tap Thursday. Take a moment today to lift your chin, breathe deeply and look up and appreciate the little things. The world has a funny way of looking brighter when you do 1280177
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 02/07/2026A wall in the hot, July sun. Artist: CF Tunnicliffe What to Look for in Summer, 1960 328746
Reposted by ThornyHedgesTom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 30/06/2026People quite often ask me on here "Which of your books should I read first?" so I've written a little guide here, which also includes a way to order them, internationally, without paying any postage: www.tom-cox.com/a-brief-guid...tom-cox.comA Brief Guide To My BooksVillager is where I'd advise you to start if you wanted to read one of my novels. It's also the one people most frequently tell me they reread. It's set on a fictional moor which just happens to be in... 24921
Reposted by ThornyHedgesTom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Bit troubled that I spoke to someone on Saturday who saw this photo on Instagram the other day & assumed it was AI - "Oh, that was really in your house?" - which I think says less about the photo & more about terrifying things that are currently happening to people's brains because of the internet. 5588
Reposted by ThornyHedgesBrian Groom @groomb.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Ribblehead Viaduct and Whernside, Yorkshire, photo by landscape photographer Paula Beaumont. 0969
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 29/06/2026‘The sweet shop’ Artist: Martin Aitchison, We Have Fun, 1964 826025
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Summer storm Artist: CF Tunnicliffe (What to Look for in Summer, 1960) 657092
ThornyHedges @thornyhedges.bsky.social · 26/06/2026www.lightningmaps.orglightningmaps.orgReal Time Lightning MapSee lightning strikes in real time across the planet. Free access to maps of former thunderstorms. By Blitzortung.org and contributors. 100
Reposted by ThornyHedgesFroglife @froglife.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Invasive plants can harm wildlife too. Himalayan balsam crowds out native vegetation and can damage riverbank habitats used by amphibians and reptiles. Healthy habitats mean healthier wildlife. #InvasiveSpeciesWeek #HimalayanBalsam #NatureRecovery 094
Reposted by ThornyHedgesBen Dolphin 🏴❄️⛰🌲 @countrysideben.bsky.social · 25/06/2026The sight & sound of flowing water this PM, for those of you who are feeling overheated and/or land-locked 🥵 Hasn't actually been that hot here today (nudged 27.5C), but it was the warmest of recent days. It's been dry the last week or so, but it's nice to see more water in the Dee this year 🙂👍 1465
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 25/06/2026The modern world in old Ladybird books. “Fleet Street - the Street of Ink” (The story of Newspapers, 1969) Artist: Ron Embleton 837754
Reposted by ThornyHedgesTom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Minor disaster on the Blackwell's website which you could say is a double-edged sword. The book is currently showing as sold-out. Please ignore that. It's a glitch. And if you check back tomorrow it will be re-available to order... 45016
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Everyday Ladybird things (1978) Peg dolls 924325
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 24/06/2026The Ladybird fan. Mind your fingers Artist: Gerald Witcomb (1976) 731445
Reposted by ThornyHedgesHelen Day @lbflyawayhome.bsky.social · 24/06/2026‘The Inquisive Harvest Mouse’ (1949) Artist: PB Hickling 126027
Reposted by ThornyHedgesChrisGibsonWildlife @chrismothman.bsky.social · 23/06/2026c.org/zJhSnx48VJ PLEASE consider signing this. I have visited many botanic gardens in Britain and Europe, and this is one of the best. It would be a travesty for an 'educational' institution to be allowed to desecrate it. Living heritage like this is arguably more important than fusty old mansions.c.orgSign the PetitionSave Dundee Botanic Gardens and cafe 22215