Elk
@elkerino.bsky.social
Elk is a gardener who likes fun facts and little guys
Vivi is a forest cat who likes cable ties and swift clean vengeance
Bristol, UK 🐛 she/her
Vivi is a forest cat who likes cable ties and swift clean vengeance
Bristol, UK 🐛 she/her
Finally (16 days later) my elaborate plan comes full circle @cheekface.bsky.social
July 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Finally (16 days later) my elaborate plan comes full circle @cheekface.bsky.social
Buncha pigeons in the rain.
The seagull in the back is jealous of their camaraderie
The seagull in the back is jealous of their camaraderie
June 10, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Buncha pigeons in the rain.
The seagull in the back is jealous of their camaraderie
The seagull in the back is jealous of their camaraderie
Speaking of springwatch, the baby foxes are getting brave (ish)
May 31, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Speaking of springwatch, the baby foxes are getting brave (ish)
Progress! They're massive already and the first flowers have opened!
May 28, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Progress! They're massive already and the first flowers have opened!
Incredibly wet day at work today but these soggy lads made it worth it.
Finally, some proper actual rain. What a relief!
Finally, some proper actual rain. What a relief!
May 27, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Incredibly wet day at work today but these soggy lads made it worth it.
Finally, some proper actual rain. What a relief!
Finally, some proper actual rain. What a relief!
And that brings us up to today, where this will be my workspace as I plant up the remaining plugs into 10cm pots to be hidden amongst [redacted mystery structure], where I think they'll look really nice amongst [redacted visual elements]!
May 19, 2025 at 11:10 AM
And that brings us up to today, where this will be my workspace as I plant up the remaining plugs into 10cm pots to be hidden amongst [redacted mystery structure], where I think they'll look really nice amongst [redacted visual elements]!
In my research about their resilience to damage and general brutalising, I came across this wonderful reddit query from someone whose wildflower meadow had been too successful and subsequently damaged by a fox frolicking around in it chasing butterflies.
I'm pretty sure it'll be fine
I'm pretty sure it'll be fine
May 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
In my research about their resilience to damage and general brutalising, I came across this wonderful reddit query from someone whose wildflower meadow had been too successful and subsequently damaged by a fox frolicking around in it chasing butterflies.
I'm pretty sure it'll be fine
I'm pretty sure it'll be fine
Getting them in meant the roots had to be separated, which was a little brutal in places where they'd really entwined in the plug, but they're already bouncing back from the initial shock and slump
May 19, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Getting them in meant the roots had to be separated, which was a little brutal in places where they'd really entwined in the plug, but they're already bouncing back from the initial shock and slump
Luckily they turned up incredibly early and with minimal losses and breakages!
My only complaint was that they were a little rootbound, but that mostly meant they were that little bit further along and some were even starting to flower already!
My only complaint was that they were a little rootbound, but that mostly meant they were that little bit further along and some were even starting to flower already!
May 19, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Luckily they turned up incredibly early and with minimal losses and breakages!
My only complaint was that they were a little rootbound, but that mostly meant they were that little bit further along and some were even starting to flower already!
My only complaint was that they were a little rootbound, but that mostly meant they were that little bit further along and some were even starting to flower already!
Next came the placeholder planting of some coreopsis seedlings and cornfield annual seeds while we waited the two weeks for the wildflower plug delivery, cutting it a little close for them to be flowering in time for the event!
May 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Next came the placeholder planting of some coreopsis seedlings and cornfield annual seeds while we waited the two weeks for the wildflower plug delivery, cutting it a little close for them to be flowering in time for the event!
I was worried about the loose fabric bunching up and making an inconsistent width, but the more soil and plants I added, the more the planting area expanded to squash the folds into submission
May 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I was worried about the loose fabric bunching up and making an inconsistent width, but the more soil and plants I added, the more the planting area expanded to squash the folds into submission
They needed the first layer of compost to be added before being spiralled, so the bottom would be evenly spaced in the trug.
May 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
They needed the first layer of compost to be added before being spiralled, so the bottom would be evenly spaced in the trug.
Final touches of getting the ribbons on and they're ready for planting!
May 19, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Final touches of getting the ribbons on and they're ready for planting!
A hessian outer layer gave it sturdiness and better stealth amongst the wooden boards of the [redacted mystery structure to be revealed closer to the event]
(Peg placement was to test how many ribbons were needed to make sure it didn't just flop open and give up)
(Peg placement was to test how many ribbons were needed to make sure it didn't just flop open and give up)
May 19, 2025 at 10:45 AM
A hessian outer layer gave it sturdiness and better stealth amongst the wooden boards of the [redacted mystery structure to be revealed closer to the event]
(Peg placement was to test how many ribbons were needed to make sure it didn't just flop open and give up)
(Peg placement was to test how many ribbons were needed to make sure it didn't just flop open and give up)
The pattern and lining fabric both passed inspection, but the structural integrity of the viscose felt was not what I had hoped it would be
May 19, 2025 at 10:42 AM
The pattern and lining fabric both passed inspection, but the structural integrity of the viscose felt was not what I had hoped it would be
This was the original plan, the only real change was that I opted for ribbons to tie at the top instead of spacers
![A slightly scrawly plan titled SEED SNAIL:
"Roll up for growing & transporting. Unroll around edge of [redacted mystery structure] & hide edge of pegboard
755 cm needed to cover circumference and entrance"
A very wide open pattern for a fabric planter 188cm wide and 45cm tall with dotted lines for folding and seams
"Will need multiple spacers to brace width
4m of fabric (90cm width) Hessian outer layer. Viscose felt wool blend 1mm thick.
Can it be staple gunned to edge of the pegboard?
Planting area = 5cm x 188cm"
There are drawings of the planter as it would look both rolled up and unrolled.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:ucxcw7xmrqmxkoveh7ujv3gq/bafkreihlfynhhfebsai4oiu4hapugh6oxbxrxnmanew2rexfbwz4qh2gcm@jpeg)
May 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This was the original plan, the only real change was that I opted for ribbons to tie at the top instead of spacers
Like many plant enthusiasts, I've been captivated by the odd social media lifehack.
The Seed Snail is my favourite, and so of course I had to scale it up to a ridiculous size..
The Seed Snail is my favourite, and so of course I had to scale it up to a ridiculous size..
May 19, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Like many plant enthusiasts, I've been captivated by the odd social media lifehack.
The Seed Snail is my favourite, and so of course I had to scale it up to a ridiculous size..
The Seed Snail is my favourite, and so of course I had to scale it up to a ridiculous size..
Hilariously underwhelming end to the wheatgrass root fabric experiments
They definitely got way too hot in the insane weather we've been having, so the germination rate never got over like 20% :/
I'm impressed with how much root per seed there was. Will have another go when I've got less on
They definitely got way too hot in the insane weather we've been having, so the germination rate never got over like 20% :/
I'm impressed with how much root per seed there was. Will have another go when I've got less on
May 19, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Hilariously underwhelming end to the wheatgrass root fabric experiments
They definitely got way too hot in the insane weather we've been having, so the germination rate never got over like 20% :/
I'm impressed with how much root per seed there was. Will have another go when I've got less on
They definitely got way too hot in the insane weather we've been having, so the germination rate never got over like 20% :/
I'm impressed with how much root per seed there was. Will have another go when I've got less on
Had a visit from the inspector today
May 18, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Had a visit from the inspector today
It's too hot in the greenhouse today
May 17, 2025 at 2:43 PM
It's too hot in the greenhouse today
Big day in the greenhouse today
May 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Big day in the greenhouse today
Usually seed snails are a much more short term situation, used for starting lots of seeds that can be easily separated and planted on
May 14, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Usually seed snails are a much more short term situation, used for starting lots of seeds that can be easily separated and planted on
Lets go version 3 baybee
Soak for 12 hrs, in the dark for 2 days, move to mesh fabric in sun when sprouts show
🤞
Just hoping it roots into this mesh as voraciously as it rooted into a tea towel by accident
I love trial and error
Soak for 12 hrs, in the dark for 2 days, move to mesh fabric in sun when sprouts show
🤞
Just hoping it roots into this mesh as voraciously as it rooted into a tea towel by accident
I love trial and error
May 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Lets go version 3 baybee
Soak for 12 hrs, in the dark for 2 days, move to mesh fabric in sun when sprouts show
🤞
Just hoping it roots into this mesh as voraciously as it rooted into a tea towel by accident
I love trial and error
Soak for 12 hrs, in the dark for 2 days, move to mesh fabric in sun when sprouts show
🤞
Just hoping it roots into this mesh as voraciously as it rooted into a tea towel by accident
I love trial and error