Nicola
@gardennicola.bsky.social
Posts about gardening,🌱 history, food & art. Occasional rants about the state of the world.
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Leicester, UK.
LGBT+ 🏳️⚧️ ally 🏳️🌈 State pensioner so please don’t ask me for money. She/her
No DMs thanks. Will block accounts without bios.
Leicester, UK.
Dried fruit is soaking for Christmas cake. Didn’t want leftovers so am now doing homemade mincemeat. New gadget works a treat on Bramley apples!
December 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Dried fruit is soaking for Christmas cake. Didn’t want leftovers so am now doing homemade mincemeat. New gadget works a treat on Bramley apples!
Chard just picked from a pot outside the back door. Will be growing every year this way from now on. So easy and economical.
November 30, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Chard just picked from a pot outside the back door. Will be growing every year this way from now on. So easy and economical.
Whilst I might not be a big fan of cake, homemade lemon tart is perfectly acceptable!
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Whilst I might not be a big fan of cake, homemade lemon tart is perfectly acceptable!
Not a big fan of cake. Treated myself to birthday breakfast instead! 😆
November 12, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Not a big fan of cake. Treated myself to birthday breakfast instead! 😆
Friend gave me eggs which needed using. So did my lemons. Made into a bit of luxury.
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Friend gave me eggs which needed using. So did my lemons. Made into a bit of luxury.
In Garden Centre hell. They've closed off several 'rooms' you have to go through to get to the gardening stuff!
November 9, 2025 at 12:10 PM
In Garden Centre hell. They've closed off several 'rooms' you have to go through to get to the gardening stuff!
Today I learned that even potting grit can be 'curated'. £4.99 for a very small bag!
November 9, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Today I learned that even potting grit can be 'curated'. £4.99 for a very small bag!
It’s a definite yes from me! Could have done with more greens - coconut, lime and dukkah really make the dish.
November 8, 2025 at 12:45 PM
It’s a definite yes from me! Could have done with more greens - coconut, lime and dukkah really make the dish.
Still fighting off a virus but got some bulbs planted. Labels on new ones. Not sure about all the ones I’ve saved though. Hope these are amongst them!
November 7, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Still fighting off a virus but got some bulbs planted. Labels on new ones. Not sure about all the ones I’ve saved though. Hope these are amongst them!
Yes. Stock cubes best avoided. Have you tried this? It’s very tasty!
October 29, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Yes. Stock cubes best avoided. Have you tried this? It’s very tasty!
This worked well. Very autumnal. Used airfryer not oven. Would probably work with pumpkin too.
October 24, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This worked well. Very autumnal. Used airfryer not oven. Would probably work with pumpkin too.
I'd heard the Range might have cheap plant pots! There were very few and none big enough unfortunately. Had to shell out a tenner at B&Q!
October 14, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I'd heard the Range might have cheap plant pots! There were very few and none big enough unfortunately. Had to shell out a tenner at B&Q!
Retail hell. It dances and sings, very badly but I've saved you from witnessing that.
October 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Retail hell. It dances and sings, very badly but I've saved you from witnessing that.
Morning all. Fresh bed linen was yesterday! Off out in search of a pot for this beauty. A Chusan palm given to me by a dear friend.
October 14, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Morning all. Fresh bed linen was yesterday! Off out in search of a pot for this beauty. A Chusan palm given to me by a dear friend.
Today’s effort has linseeds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
September 28, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Today’s effort has linseeds, pumpkin and sunflower seeds.
Sorry I don’t have pets but this is my friend’s rescue dog.
September 27, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Sorry I don’t have pets but this is my friend’s rescue dog.
This is the part of my tiny garden in which I try pretend I‘m in a Greek taverna! This year the Morning Glory is heading skyward! 🌱
September 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
This is the part of my tiny garden in which I try pretend I‘m in a Greek taverna! This year the Morning Glory is heading skyward! 🌱
Winter herb and salad production indoors, fingers crossed. 🌱
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Winter herb and salad production indoors, fingers crossed. 🌱
Chard and sorrel just picked ready for my tea!
September 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Chard and sorrel just picked ready for my tea!
This was cheery. Stylist Magazine. 16 July 2025. Women don’t disappear at 50.
September 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
This was cheery. Stylist Magazine. 16 July 2025. Women don’t disappear at 50.
These have brightened up a dull corner all season.
September 21, 2025 at 6:20 PM
These have brightened up a dull corner all season.
Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' just now
September 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Alstroemeria 'Indian Summer' just now