Fred Rodgers
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Today - frogs and spawn in the meadow pond!
February 9, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Today - frogs and spawn in the meadow pond!
Wood pigeon in Ivy, London Wall.
January 25, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Wood pigeon in Ivy, London Wall.
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#BigGardenBirdwatch - feral pigeon, 25 Cannon Street and Zelma the robin in the Garden.
January 25, 2026 at 1:17 PM
#BigGardenBirdwatch - feral pigeon, 25 Cannon Street and Zelma the robin in the Garden.
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#thicktrunktuesday plane tree in the southern enclosure in Bunhill Burial Ground, London, EC1.
November 25, 2025 at 8:36 AM
#thicktrunktuesday plane tree in the southern enclosure in Bunhill Burial Ground, London, EC1.
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In the Garden - a well camouflaged frog.
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
In the Garden - a well camouflaged frog.
@jonburkeuk.bsky.social disappointed not to hear you talk at the #NationalAirQualityConference, especially as I didn’t hear the reason. Hope all’s okay.
November 6, 2025 at 1:02 PM
@jonburkeuk.bsky.social disappointed not to hear you talk at the #NationalAirQualityConference, especially as I didn’t hear the reason. Hope all’s okay.
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It’s always a joy to go to Wisley and even more joyous yesterday when we were presented with another ‘Outstanding’ in RHS’s London in Bloom ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ Awards.
October 21, 2025 at 9:40 AM
It’s always a joy to go to Wisley and even more joyous yesterday when we were presented with another ‘Outstanding’ in RHS’s London in Bloom ‘It’s Your Neighbourhood’ Awards.
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Yay! - another Outstanding IYN Award for RHS’ London in Bloom event yesterday. Thank you to Bloom judge Ruth Growney for presenting the certificate and to Bloom judge Mark Lane for being so interested in the nursery.
October 21, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Yay! - another Outstanding IYN Award for RHS’ London in Bloom event yesterday. Thank you to Bloom judge Ruth Growney for presenting the certificate and to Bloom judge Mark Lane for being so interested in the nursery.
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During our annual nest box cleaning an agitated red-tailed Queen bumblebee flew out of one and flew around until we had finished and went back in! Alas no photo of her.
October 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
During our annual nest box cleaning an agitated red-tailed Queen bumblebee flew out of one and flew around until we had finished and went back in! Alas no photo of her.
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#thicktrunktuesday plane tree in the churchyard of St. Mary Staining, Oat Street, City of London. The Church was destroyed in the Great Fire.
October 7, 2025 at 7:45 AM
#thicktrunktuesday plane tree in the churchyard of St. Mary Staining, Oat Street, City of London. The Church was destroyed in the Great Fire.
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#wallsonwednesday - Godliman Street, City of London.
September 24, 2025 at 7:59 AM
#wallsonwednesday - Godliman Street, City of London.
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Thank you TCV Lambeth @tcvnational.bsky.social for the annual scything of the meadow. The arisings will be left in heaps for a few weeks and will be composted on site - then we’ll rake and scarify before #CityofLondonPoliceHorses come to help break up the ground prior to seeding.
September 19, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Thank you TCV Lambeth @tcvnational.bsky.social for the annual scything of the meadow. The arisings will be left in heaps for a few weeks and will be composted on site - then we’ll rake and scarify before #CityofLondonPoliceHorses come to help break up the ground prior to seeding.
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Also. FAO Daily Telegraph: this is the Penshaw Monument, not the Pembroke Monument. Penshaw is in the North East of England. Pembroke is in West Wales. They’re about 350 miles apart.
Telegraph headline feels inflammatory - there's no tearing, just careful removal of a flag from a grade 1 listed historic monument that belongs to the nation.
September 12, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Also. FAO Daily Telegraph: this is the Penshaw Monument, not the Pembroke Monument. Penshaw is in the North East of England. Pembroke is in West Wales. They’re about 350 miles apart.
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Discover how raised beds can enhance your community garden into a flourishing, accessible & sustainable space for everyone. Whether experienced or new to gardening, our latest blog offers practical tips, design ideas & inspiration to help your green space thrive. www.tcv.org.uk/media_hub/ra...
September 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Discover how raised beds can enhance your community garden into a flourishing, accessible & sustainable space for everyone. Whether experienced or new to gardening, our latest blog offers practical tips, design ideas & inspiration to help your green space thrive. www.tcv.org.uk/media_hub/ra...
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Garden birds not looking well? It could be trichomonosis.
By reporting sick or dead birds, you can directly help our scientists understand this disease.
Report here: www.gardenwildlifehealth.org
Please don’t clean or remove feeders until after we visit - this step is crucial.❗
By reporting sick or dead birds, you can directly help our scientists understand this disease.
Report here: www.gardenwildlifehealth.org
Please don’t clean or remove feeders until after we visit - this step is crucial.❗
September 4, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Garden birds not looking well? It could be trichomonosis.
By reporting sick or dead birds, you can directly help our scientists understand this disease.
Report here: www.gardenwildlifehealth.org
Please don’t clean or remove feeders until after we visit - this step is crucial.❗
By reporting sick or dead birds, you can directly help our scientists understand this disease.
Report here: www.gardenwildlifehealth.org
Please don’t clean or remove feeders until after we visit - this step is crucial.❗
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Rain! The ponds and water butts are filling up.
September 6, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Rain! The ponds and water butts are filling up.
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#WildflowerHour #seedheads wild carrot, melianthus, mallow and burdock.
September 7, 2025 at 7:20 PM
#WildflowerHour #seedheads wild carrot, melianthus, mallow and burdock.
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Species of globetail hoverfly foraging an unknown variety of aster.
August 25, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Species of globetail hoverfly foraging an unknown variety of aster.
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Harvest time in the nursery.
August 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Harvest time in the nursery.
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First of this year’s autumn crocuses.
August 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
First of this year’s autumn crocuses.
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Drought stresses plants and pollinators alike. Flowers produce less nectar during dry spells, though the sugar concentration can increase. This could mean that pollinators must work harder for fewer rewards. What changes have you noticed in your garden this summer?
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
August 26, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Drought stresses plants and pollinators alike. Flowers produce less nectar during dry spells, though the sugar concentration can increase. This could mean that pollinators must work harder for fewer rewards. What changes have you noticed in your garden this summer?
#PollinatingLT
#PollinatingLT
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Oh dear, #thicktrunktuesday a plane tree with a broken limb, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
September 2, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Oh dear, #thicktrunktuesday a plane tree with a broken limb, Bunhill Fields Burial Ground.
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September 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM