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AvantGardener Rachael
@poppyblu.bsky.social
Community Artist. One quarter of 'Crafting Conversations' Mental Health advocate, city dweller, lover of festivals and cake. Avant Gardener.
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April 28, 2025 at 9:01 PM
I'm currently on day 3 of 'The Plant Spirit Ally Challenge' journeying with Cleavers.
#plantspiritallychallenge #plantspiritchallenge #cleavers #naturespirits #learnaboutplants
May 3, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Saint Melangells Church. Love and peace, much needed.
#smallbeautieshour #becauseofclem #peacefulplaces #StMelangell
April 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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April 21, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Beautiful blue Easter skies for #smallbeautieshour
April 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
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On Easter morning in old Ireland, it was customary for the father of a household to light a candle & bless the four corners of the house, hearth & threshold with holy water

It was said to safeguard the family, home & harvest ahead🌿

#LegendaryWednesday #Candlelore #Easter #Traditions #Folklore
📷me
April 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
April 20, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Nettle and Cleavers my spring companions 💚💛
#springtime #quarterdays #cleavers #nettle #nettlecompanion
March 22, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Frog of my heart ❤️ Boating for the day along the Trent and Mersey canal. #boating #canalboat #emotionalsupportfrog #onthecut #trentandmersey
March 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
One of my self care boxes almost ready to be posted. These have been such fun to put together ❤️ #selfcare #cupoftea #giftsfromtheheart #internationalwomensday2025
March 8, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Neigh-bours on the cut.
#horses #onthecut
March 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Daffodils for St David's day, we had leek soup too 💛
March 2, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Crafting at 'The Tuesday Group' today. Lots of conversation and good company ❤️
#craftingconversations #positivementalhealth #birminghamuk
February 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Starting the new year with a new project #threegoodthings
January 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
The charity I worked with closed down, giving clients a week to find somewhere else to go so ex staff and a carer set up a CIC, and now we provide a weekly drop-in for over 25 people with mental health problems and learning difficulties. We volunteer our time and it's the best day of the week!
December 10, 2024 at 9:19 PM
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On special days throughout the year, I record all the plants flowering in our meadow. Mindfully, I gather a single flower from every plant that can spare a bloom. This wild flower array is from one those special days, gathered in late September - 62 species 💚 #WildflowerHour #Wildflowers #Meadow
November 19, 2024 at 11:51 AM
It's the wrong time of year for cacti cuttings and re potting but I'm keeping my fingers crossed these survive. I talk to them daily, maybe that will help!
#cacti #plants
November 18, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Introducing Sky, whippet extraordinaire. Lover of cheese, bum scratches and squirrels.
#whippet #whippetowner
November 17, 2024 at 7:54 PM
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Watching a Starling Roost - put it on your winter bucket list.

Even if the Starlings don't actually murmur, an evening out watching the birds coming in to roost is an awe inspiring experience.
#birds #wildlife #starlings #murmurations
November 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM
November 14, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Throwback to one of the most needed and peaceful holidays we've had in a long time. North Wales is a calming, beautiful part of the world.
#cymru #NorthWales #beach
November 14, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Proud Brummie.
#Birmingham #Brummie
November 14, 2024 at 5:53 AM
How lovely to be here! I've found a few friends and done some following!
November 14, 2024 at 5:41 AM