Linda
@lindacdolan.bsky.social
Worked at RHS Wisley, now retired and a happy and proud volunteer there. Passionate about Wisley, plants and gardens. Also a quilter, embroiderer and beader. Proud to be Woke. 'Woke just means you give a damn about other people’ Jane Fonda 2025
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Linda
@lindacdolan.bsky.social
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1. No posts
2. Only reposts
3. Only posts showing pictures of yourself.
4. Religious posts
5. No profile
6. Posts asking for money, even if for a good cause.
7. Unkind posts
Really happy to follow you back if you share my interests or have interesting views.
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Good morning from RHS Garden Wisley #UKGardens
November 11, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Good morning from RHS Garden Wisley #UKGardens
🌱 #thicktrunkTuesday
It’s another Tour Guide training session with Jonathan this morning and we will be on Wisley’s Battleston Hill again looking at trees. It’s such a privilege to have training every month
It’s another Tour Guide training session with Jonathan this morning and we will be on Wisley’s Battleston Hill again looking at trees. It’s such a privilege to have training every month
November 11, 2025 at 7:10 AM
🌱 #thicktrunkTuesday
It’s another Tour Guide training session with Jonathan this morning and we will be on Wisley’s Battleston Hill again looking at trees. It’s such a privilege to have training every month
It’s another Tour Guide training session with Jonathan this morning and we will be on Wisley’s Battleston Hill again looking at trees. It’s such a privilege to have training every month
November 10, 2025 at 7:13 AM
🌱 #SundayYellow
The Mahonia has begun to flower, so useful for late pollinators. I’m off to do my usual volunteering at Wisley’s Hilltop. There will only be two of us instead of the usual four and there is a Craft Show so we might be busy.
The Mahonia has begun to flower, so useful for late pollinators. I’m off to do my usual volunteering at Wisley’s Hilltop. There will only be two of us instead of the usual four and there is a Craft Show so we might be busy.
November 9, 2025 at 7:46 AM
🌱 #SundayYellow
The Mahonia has begun to flower, so useful for late pollinators. I’m off to do my usual volunteering at Wisley’s Hilltop. There will only be two of us instead of the usual four and there is a Craft Show so we might be busy.
The Mahonia has begun to flower, so useful for late pollinators. I’m off to do my usual volunteering at Wisley’s Hilltop. There will only be two of us instead of the usual four and there is a Craft Show so we might be busy.
First one posted for a while for #postboxSaturday. This one is at Clapham Junction.
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
First one posted for a while for #postboxSaturday. This one is at Clapham Junction.
My #birdoftheday joined me as I was waiting for a train to London this morning.
November 8, 2025 at 12:57 PM
My #birdoftheday joined me as I was waiting for a train to London this morning.
🌱 #sixonSaturday from my tiny garden. I’m surprised to still find flowers in November but as @stuartbourne.bsky.social wisely said, a warm autumn and extended flower season is not all good news. I do have my own Turkey Tail fungus and that is good news! #fungifriends
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
🌱 #sixonSaturday from my tiny garden. I’m surprised to still find flowers in November but as @stuartbourne.bsky.social wisely said, a warm autumn and extended flower season is not all good news. I do have my own Turkey Tail fungus and that is good news! #fungifriends
Look what arrived! Such fast and efficient service. Thank you @jackwallington.com I have only been able to have a quick flick through but I already know it’s going to keep me enthralled.
November 7, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Look what arrived! Such fast and efficient service. Thank you @jackwallington.com I have only been able to have a quick flick through but I already know it’s going to keep me enthralled.
🌱 #fungiFriday #fungifriends
Good morning from the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside where I found some beautiful mushrooms.
Good morning from the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside where I found some beautiful mushrooms.
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
🌱 #fungiFriday #fungifriends
Good morning from the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside where I found some beautiful mushrooms.
Good morning from the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside where I found some beautiful mushrooms.
🌱 A memory from June for #insectThursday. I shall still look out for critters when I am at Wisley but I think there will be slim pickings over winter.
Back to the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside today.
Back to the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside today.
November 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM
🌱 A memory from June for #insectThursday. I shall still look out for critters when I am at Wisley but I think there will be slim pickings over winter.
Back to the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside today.
Back to the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside today.
🌱 #roseWednesday Tiny pink roses still flowering at the beginning of November are a real bonus. This is ‘The Fairy’
I woke up to more hopeful news from America!
I woke up to more hopeful news from America!
November 5, 2025 at 8:40 AM
🌱 #roseWednesday Tiny pink roses still flowering at the beginning of November are a real bonus. This is ‘The Fairy’
I woke up to more hopeful news from America!
I woke up to more hopeful news from America!
From this month’s RHS Garden magazine. Something lovely to think about during the dark days of winter. Wisley in the spring will be spectacular. Plan your visit now and let me know if you want a tour.
November 4, 2025 at 12:58 PM
From this month’s RHS Garden magazine. Something lovely to think about during the dark days of winter. Wisley in the spring will be spectacular. Plan your visit now and let me know if you want a tour.
🌱 #thicktrunkTuesday
Stewartia pseudocamellia in Oakwood at Wisley. It is such a beautiful tree with a patchwork bark and beautiful white flowers.
Stewartia pseudocamellia in Oakwood at Wisley. It is such a beautiful tree with a patchwork bark and beautiful white flowers.
November 4, 2025 at 7:51 AM
🌱 #thicktrunkTuesday
Stewartia pseudocamellia in Oakwood at Wisley. It is such a beautiful tree with a patchwork bark and beautiful white flowers.
Stewartia pseudocamellia in Oakwood at Wisley. It is such a beautiful tree with a patchwork bark and beautiful white flowers.
Can I show off? Every Sunday I take photos in Wisley’s Hilltop gardens when I am volunteering. This was one from yesterday. The plant is a hardy Chilli, Capsicum flexuosus 🌱
November 3, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Can I show off? Every Sunday I take photos in Wisley’s Hilltop gardens when I am volunteering. This was one from yesterday. The plant is a hardy Chilli, Capsicum flexuosus 🌱
🌱 Good morning #BlueSkyMonday. No I haven’t been anywhere tropical. This banana plant is growing in Wisley’s Hilltop World Food Garden. The one in the Exotic Garden actually has tiny (inedible) fruits! Sadly I don’t think there will be blue skies this week.
November 3, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🌱 Good morning #BlueSkyMonday. No I haven’t been anywhere tropical. This banana plant is growing in Wisley’s Hilltop World Food Garden. The one in the Exotic Garden actually has tiny (inedible) fruits! Sadly I don’t think there will be blue skies this week.
🌱 #SundayYellow
I took the first picture, wondered about the tiny black dot and zoomed in!
It is going to be a very quiet volunteering shift at Wisley’s Hilltop with the A3 closed ……..again! Oh well, I will have fun looking for critters and fungi and enjoying being with my colleagues.
I took the first picture, wondered about the tiny black dot and zoomed in!
It is going to be a very quiet volunteering shift at Wisley’s Hilltop with the A3 closed ……..again! Oh well, I will have fun looking for critters and fungi and enjoying being with my colleagues.
November 2, 2025 at 7:52 AM
🌱 #SundayYellow
I took the first picture, wondered about the tiny black dot and zoomed in!
It is going to be a very quiet volunteering shift at Wisley’s Hilltop with the A3 closed ……..again! Oh well, I will have fun looking for critters and fungi and enjoying being with my colleagues.
I took the first picture, wondered about the tiny black dot and zoomed in!
It is going to be a very quiet volunteering shift at Wisley’s Hilltop with the A3 closed ……..again! Oh well, I will have fun looking for critters and fungi and enjoying being with my colleagues.
🌱 #sixonSaturday from my tiny garden and a view of my tiny garden from an upstairs window. The colour in the garden is mostly from autumn leaves although there are still a few flowers.
Another wet day so another day stitching.
Another wet day so another day stitching.
November 1, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🌱 #sixonSaturday from my tiny garden and a view of my tiny garden from an upstairs window. The colour in the garden is mostly from autumn leaves although there are still a few flowers.
Another wet day so another day stitching.
Another wet day so another day stitching.
We have another wet day ahead but my plan is to stay warm and cosy at home working on my latest stitching project.
I thought this Hydrangea was perfect for #flowersonFriday and #foliageFruday 🌱
I thought this Hydrangea was perfect for #flowersonFriday and #foliageFruday 🌱
October 31, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We have another wet day ahead but my plan is to stay warm and cosy at home working on my latest stitching project.
I thought this Hydrangea was perfect for #flowersonFriday and #foliageFruday 🌱
I thought this Hydrangea was perfect for #flowersonFriday and #foliageFruday 🌱
The Cosmos continue to be a delight well into autumn and are still providing pollen. #insectThursday 🌱
I’m off to meet a friend in Guildford to see an embroidery exhibition. Oh and it’s set to be dry after all the rain yesterday.
I’m off to meet a friend in Guildford to see an embroidery exhibition. Oh and it’s set to be dry after all the rain yesterday.
October 30, 2025 at 7:52 AM
The Cosmos continue to be a delight well into autumn and are still providing pollen. #insectThursday 🌱
I’m off to meet a friend in Guildford to see an embroidery exhibition. Oh and it’s set to be dry after all the rain yesterday.
I’m off to meet a friend in Guildford to see an embroidery exhibition. Oh and it’s set to be dry after all the rain yesterday.
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Good morning from RHS Wisley #UKGardens
October 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Good morning from RHS Wisley #UKGardens
🌱 #roseWednesday As we hurtle through autumn and head towards winter, this gorgeous rose is still flowering in Wisley’s Hilltop Wellbeing garden.
October 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🌱 #roseWednesday As we hurtle through autumn and head towards winter, this gorgeous rose is still flowering in Wisley’s Hilltop Wellbeing garden.
Same trees, different times of day. This is the view from the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside.
October 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Same trees, different times of day. This is the view from the Lovely Lodge in the Berkshire countryside.
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Good morning from RHS Wisley #UKGardens
October 28, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Good morning from RHS Wisley #UKGardens
A Veteran Oak at Painshill Park in Cobham, Surrey for #thicktrunkTuesday. There were so many trees to photograph, I was spoilt for choice. 🌱
October 28, 2025 at 7:51 AM
A Veteran Oak at Painshill Park in Cobham, Surrey for #thicktrunkTuesday. There were so many trees to photograph, I was spoilt for choice. 🌱
🌱 #mushroomMonday #fungifriends
It’s so exciting looking for fungi when I am volunteering at Wisley. Spotted these yesterday.
It’s so exciting looking for fungi when I am volunteering at Wisley. Spotted these yesterday.
October 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
🌱 #mushroomMonday #fungifriends
It’s so exciting looking for fungi when I am volunteering at Wisley. Spotted these yesterday.
It’s so exciting looking for fungi when I am volunteering at Wisley. Spotted these yesterday.