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johnormrod.bsky.social
@johnormrod.bsky.social
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North Norfolk
Outdoors. Coastal walking. Peak District hiking. Setters & spaniels. Gardening🌱 & garden appreciation. PhD in Plant Sciences, some time ago.
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rickmartin.bsky.social
Sick of winter already and technically it hasnt even started yet.

Water (lilly) Wednesday 🌱

#Bloomscrolling #TropicalPlants #WaterWednesday #PlantSky #Gardening
A look across the big pond in the Waterlilly House at RBG Kew in London. In the immediate foreground some kind of amazonian morning glory flower growing on vines along the guardrail, then the cross section of the pond itself filled with varying species of tropical waterlilly, many of which are in flower, and including several giant amazonian waterlillies. On the far side a curtain of hanging vegetation stretches up to the ornate iron framework and glass of the roof.
November 19, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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Hanging on in the mid November garden, a single opened rose bloom of ‘Princess Anne’ in morning sun this week.

#roseWednesday #roses #gardening
A bright pink flower of the rose ‘Princess Anne’ above mid green foliage on a rare sunny day in late autumn.
November 19, 2025 at 7:16 AM
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A favourite tree on a bright, chilly morning.

#thicktrunkTuesday
#UKgardens
#trees #autumn
A horse chestnut tree in a garden in late autumn with leaves scattered on the lawn underneath
November 18, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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A few roses are still hanging on in the garden as we move into late autumn frosts. This is the low growing, ‘flower carpet Sunset’, fighting the elements.

#roses #gardening
A spray of bright red-orange blooms and green buds on the carpet rose Sunset, in a garden bed.
November 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Crystal Palace park this morning.
November 15, 2025 at 5:02 PM
johnormrod.bsky.social
Still going in the garden as we edge towards the winter months, this old polyantha rose ‘The Fairy’ is keeping things bright and positive for this #roseWednesday. Have a great day.

#roses #gardening
The small, pink flowers of the rose ‘The Fairy’ in a cluster with early morning dew on a bright morning.
November 12, 2025 at 7:40 AM
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Abbey Road comes to a Norfolk beach.

#vinylcover #Cromer #beaches
4 people follow a dog in single file across a wet sand beach as the tide recedes
November 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
johnormrod.bsky.social
Almost perfect conditions for a walk on the beach yesterday.

#beaches #Norfolk #autumn
A man - me - walks towards the distant sea across a flat sandy beach on a retreating tide with reflections, under a blue sky with white clouds.
November 9, 2025 at 7:04 AM
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#DogsofBlueSky
#SettersofBlueSky
#EnglishSetters
November 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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#AlphabetChallenge
#weekSforShadows

Afternoon dog walk
Shadows of a man and dog stretching across a bare soil field in late autumn afternoon sun.
November 8, 2025 at 4:06 PM
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“It’s ok to feel delicate sometimes. Real beauty is in the fragility of your petals. A rose that never wilts isn’t a rose at all.” - Crystal Woods. #FlowerWisdom #FlowersOnFriday #FlowerFridayFamily
Close-up photograph of a pale yellow and shell-pink rose in bloom, accompanied by a partially opened bud and a closed bud on the same stem. The petals are softly layered and luminous against a blurred green garden background.
November 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
johnormrod.bsky.social
The sunset’s on fire. Over the back of the garden right now. Time to pack up for the day and head inside.

#sunset #autumn #Norfolk
A dramatic orange and yellow sunset over a field with trees in silhouette
November 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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ronmac11.bsky.social
Against a dark backdrop the colours of a mandarin duck show beautifully.
#birds
#photography
A brightly coloured duck and its reflection along a dark riverbank.
November 6, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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There’s no escaping a bit of hard graft at this time of year if your garden has trees or hedges or both. As gardeners know though, the rewards are so worth it.

#gardening #autumnleaves 🌱
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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From yesterday afternoon’s dog walk. I’m enjoying the recent mild, sunny autumn days in these parts.

#alphabetchallenge
#weekSforShadows
#autumn
My shadow on a roadside hedge on a sunny autumnal afternoon
November 5, 2025 at 7:58 AM
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Yesterday’s garden rose pic, ‘Gabriel Oak’, still going in early November.

#roseWednesday #roses #gardening 🌱
Close up of a crimson bloom of the David Austin rose ‘Gabriel Oak’ above a few dark green leaves in a rose bed
November 5, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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A low sun casts long shadows on a winter’s day.

#Alphabetchallenge
#weekSforShadows
Low sun casting shadows of trees on snow
November 4, 2025 at 6:21 AM
johnormrod.bsky.social
Perfect afternoon for a beach stroll.

#beach #Norfolk #Runton
Sandy beach at the tide line with cliffs in the distance, under a blue sky
November 1, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Keeping things bright in the garden, Honorine Jobert looking great.

#JapaneseAnemone #gardening #autumn
White flowers of the Japanese anemone ‘Honorine Jobert’
November 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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Standing strong in the shortening October days, this red velvet rose bloom making a statement in the garden.

#roseWednesday #roses #gardening 🌱
The large red velvet bloom of the rose ‘Royal William’ standing tall above dark green, glossy leaves, with garden hedge and gate (out of focus) in the background
October 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
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Troublemakers.

#AlphabetChallenge
#weekRforRocks
Large rocks with a “do not climb” sign, yet two gulls perched on top
October 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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A little beauty defying the weather in late October.

#roses #gardening 🌱
A pink-apricot rose bloom above dark green glossy foliage in a pot
October 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Bit of a wild one on the pier just now with a stiff on-shore breeze.

#Cromer #Norfolk #wildsea #coast
View from Cromer pier looking east during a strong on-shore breeze with powerful waves riding onto the beach.
October 25, 2025 at 2:18 PM
johnormrod.bsky.social
You can tell that the weather is changing when even the finger posts start putting their hats on.

#FingerpostFriday
A finger post road sign with a rogue lost hat placed on top
October 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
johnormrod.bsky.social
Fascinating medieval carvings in the stones inside Norwich castle. The newly-refurbished interior is excellent and well worth a visit if you’re in the area.

#castles #history #medieval #Norwich
Exterior view of Norwich castle looking up. Following pictures show various carvings in the stones inside the castle.
October 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM