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johnormrod.bsky.social
@johnormrod.bsky.social
North Norfolk
Outdoors. Coastal walking. Peak District hiking. Setters & spaniels. Gardening🌱 & garden appreciation. PhD in Plant Sciences, some time ago.
Perfect time for winter pruning and re-shaping of fruit trees.

#gardening #fruitgrowing 🌱
January 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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January 6, 2026 at 12:40 PM
January 6, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Shame that the fun tree decs need to be stored away for another year. That’s how they last the years I guess. Maybe we would last better if we got stored away for a while 😂

#Twelfthnight #NewYear
January 6, 2026 at 9:46 AM
A few days ago before the cold snap.

#thicktrunkTuesday #Felbrigg #Norfolk
January 6, 2026 at 8:58 AM
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January 4, 2026 at 6:39 PM
The value of evergreen and structure in a winter garden.

#gardening 🌱
January 4, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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January 4, 2026 at 9:16 AM
We bought this house for its location and designed this extension to enjoy the garden in all weathers. I thank the Romans for underfloor heating as I sit in my happy place and plan the gardening season ahead.

#UKgardens #gardening #design #housedesign #Norfolk
January 4, 2026 at 10:16 AM
Winter wouldn’t be winter without a bit of the white stuff. The blanket rose Sunset looking remarkably resilient. This area, which was lawn, is being turned into a huge “hot” bed of bright colours for the coming season. Yes I know it takes some imagination!

#UKgardens #gardening #winter 🌱
January 4, 2026 at 9:31 AM
I know I’ll get stick for this, but I’ve always been curious about those who enjoy eating fruit cake with cheese. Even with northern heritage it seems weird to me. So I tried it today and I can confess, it is weird 😬. Mind you I don’t like salt and sweet popcorn either.
January 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Chilly evening so only one thing for it.
January 2, 2026 at 4:56 PM
This evening’s sunset was awesome. Shepherds delight.

#NewYear #sunset
January 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Perfect afternoon walk around Felbrigg with the dog.

#NationalTrust #FelbriggHall #Norfolk
December 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“This is my best side”. A fab walk across the dunes at Winterton today, with large numbers of seal pups everywhere. A true delight. If you go, please keep your distance.

#Winterton #Norfolk #coastalpaths
December 28, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Here endeth two days of over-indulgence.

#Christmas #families
December 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Another finger post from the coast. On a cracking day in these parts.

#fingerpostFriday #Norfolk #familydays
December 26, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Big, blue winter skies yesterday. Perfect for a stroll along the coast.
December 20, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Couple of lemons still left on the tree, ripe in time for Christmas. Who said you can’t grow good lemons in the UK? I’ve had quite a few off this little tree which I shall keep small through potting and pruning. Just brought it into the greenhouse today.

#UKgardens #gardening 🌱
December 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
All is still. All is calm. This afternoon in these parts. Great walking weather.

#walking #winter
December 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
another cracking day to walk the dog
December 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
All is calm over in Cromer today.
December 10, 2025 at 3:41 PM
These fellas are refusing to tell me what they got up to last night, but they look like they had a good time!

#alphabetchallenge #weekXforXmas
December 10, 2025 at 9:19 AM
A winter’s day
in a deep and dark December

#winter #sunset #Norfolk
December 9, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Inside Cromer lifeboat station. Many lives saved over many years. What an incredible job these folk do.

#alphabetchallenge #weekWforWindows
#RNLI #Norfolk
December 7, 2025 at 11:46 AM