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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 1d

It's really beautiful Lynz :)

anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 2d

The Moodies were one of my dad's favourites. Mine too 💙

www.theguardian.com/music/2025/o...

John Lodge was a pioneering force of British rock’s most underrated band

The late musician helped steer the Moody Blues into an exciting and groundbreaking new era of psychedelia

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 5d

Another fine day on Arran. Giant fungi, red squirrels, and dolphins. And chips. Beautiful.

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 8d

And now for port... #chutneyday

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 9d

If this is true about local laws forcing them to cut garden lawns, that's pretty mental. The residents association (or whatever they're called) would not like my lawn...

Willem Huiskamp @willemh.bsky.social · 10d

I don't know how @climatetown.bsky.social keeps getting better, but their newest video on how awful lawns are is not to be missed

America's Dumbest Crop

YouTube video by Climate Town

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 9d

The Waterford one is pretty stunning.

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 9d

Yup looks like a cornucopia right enough. I notice that the moth's left wing isn't finished too! Still lovely :)

My dad was pretty upset when I cracked it!

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 9d

Maybe it's not ham and hops... Always thought it was, but not sure now!

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 9d

Our prized family Guinness tankard. Engraved by my dad or my uncle. My uncle I think. Ham, hops, and a moth!

It has a massive crack through the bottom (hence the black hat instead of Guinness in the pictures here to show the engraving), where I washed it as a kid and then rinsed it in cold water...

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 10d

30 years!

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Tom Cox @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social · 11d

Enid, the surprising and eccentric owner of the brilliant Sound Records in Stroud, UK, has an encyclopaedic knowledge of jazz, soul, funk, ocean fish and wool.

Enid the cat on top of the Soul & Funk section in (the old, smaller) Sound Records in Stroud.

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 10d

This is weird @bsbiscotland.bsky.social, following your post bsky.app/profile/bsbi...

BSBI Scotland @bsbiscotland.bsky.social · 14d

So excited for this new #BSBIHandbook on Wild Roses! Order now for your #BSBImembers discount - if you're a student you save more than half the cost of a year's membership fee - QED.
Maybe don't buy it if your name is Eliza Day though... #wherethewildrosesgrow #kylie #badseeds

BSBI Botany @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 16d

Coming soon: 'Wild Roses of Great Britain and Ireland'.
This latest title, no.26 in the series of #BSBIHandbooks for tricky plant groups, has just gone to the printers!
Available for #BSBImembers to pre-order now at the discount price of £16 (vs RRP £25).
Sample pages here:
bsbi.org/bsbi-handboo...

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 10d

Love Tamsin Abbott's work

womensartbluesky.bsky.social @womensartbluesky.bsky.social · 10d

English stained glass artist Tamsin Abbott, who is inspired by folklore and nature #WomensArt

Circular stained glass artwork featuring two mice facing each other holding acorn cups while resting against tree roots under a cresent moon, all against a golden background

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 11d

Now's the time to join!

BSBI Botany @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 11d

Our annual membership special offer opens today!
Join us this month & you'll enjoy 15 months of membership benefits for the price of 12.
Those benefits are so numerous & fabulous you'll have to head over here to see them all:
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
Then join us! bsbi.org/join-us

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BSBI Ireland @bsbiireland.bsky.social · 12d

Last few days to book a place on BSBI's #IrishAutumnMeeting and AGM! Always a great day, with talks and workshops on all things botanical, and a chance to meet up with like minded friends. Book your free place at www.tickettailor.com/events/botan...
@bsbibotany.bsky.social @npwsireland.bsky.social

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BSBI Botany @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 16d

Coming soon: 'Wild Roses of Great Britain and Ireland'.
This latest title, no.26 in the series of #BSBIHandbooks for tricky plant groups, has just gone to the printers!
Available for #BSBImembers to pre-order now at the discount price of £16 (vs RRP £25).
Sample pages here:
bsbi.org/bsbi-handboo...

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anthophiledreams.bsky.social @anthophiledreams.bsky.social · 16d

Adorable twin tomatoes?

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BSBI Botany @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 24d

We're hiring!
Could you help us support & grow the community of botanists across Northern Ireland?
Manage our @daera-ni.gov.uk-funded Botanical Skills Training Project?
Help boost participation in @npms.bsky.social across NI?
Please apply by midnight this Sunday, 21 Sept:
bsbi.org/botanical-sk...

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