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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 20h

Yay! 🙌🌍🐍Do you mind if I ask where you got your corrugated iron sheet from? As we have 3 wildlife ponds, I would love to have a go at attracting them into our own outside space.

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Jemima's Garden - Flower Seeds for Wildlife @jemimasgarden.bsky.social · 1d

A big self-seeded Borage popped up this year 💙
It's far better than any I grew myself, it's grown huge and is still flowering now 💙
I'm getting more and more convinced that direct sowing and just scattering seeds about is the way to go 😂
What would nature do?
#MHHSBD

A Borage plant with several blue star-like flowers with black centres.
The plant is growing against a fence.
Seeds available from www.jemimasgarden.co.uk

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 22h

Meet Brigit's awesome neighbours. Follow her for more insights into her spectacular wildlife friendly garden. Proving that it's possible to garden & give nature a place to flourish too. 🙏🌍

Brigit Strawbridge @brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social · 1d

Exciting goings-on in our garden!

2 weeks ago one Grass #Snake in the first clip had opaque blue eyes, indicating he/she was about to shed his/her skin.

Wind forward a couple of weeks... and the 2nd clip shows that newly shed skin, which I found in the same spot yesterday afternoon! #wildlife

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 22h

Crikey, what awesome neighbours you have.

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 22h

Yes. It takes a while to get going, doesn't it,then just when you think it's a no-goer, it explodes.

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 22h

200% correct....Just sit back & enjoy the show. ☺️

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 22h

Did u know?This tiny soul is one of the most significant animals on earth - it's an aphid. It's vilified by us because it sucks sap from plants, but it's a friend, not an enemy. Its large numbers feed entire generations of birds, frogs, ladybirds & other small souls - don't spray, celebrate. 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱🪲🌍

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Naturehawk @naturehawk.bsky.social · 2d

Most of these beautiful birds have started their 6000 mile migration to South Africa & Namibia for the autumn/winter, where obviously its not autumnwinter but in fact spring/summer...they'll travel up to 200 miles per day...can't wait to see them arrive back in April..
#swallows #wildlifephotography

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

What a fantastic combination Caroline. A truly beautiful display. 🙏

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

Yes, someone else said it was Heavenly Blue. Their presence in my wildlife garden certainly feels like heaven atm. Your dear friend was obviously a fan too... 🙏💙

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

They are so magical, aren't they. Each flower opening, is so eagerly anticipated.

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

Is that the name you give to your Morning Glories?

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 1d

Did u know? Due to a cold, dryish winter & a hot, dry spring & summer, it's been a fabulous year for ladybirds & so fab to see. October is the month they all go searching for somewhere warm to overwinter. Houses, sheds, garages & even office blocks are investigated as potential cosy homes. 🌿🌱🇬🇧🌱🐞🪲🌍

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

One of my fave seed heads...

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

I LOVE this. 🙌🍂🍂😁

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Such quirky little dudes, aren't they...☺️

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Please, please tag me in on any finished pics. 🙏Good luck with all your worthy endeavours. Just imagine how many million lives you'll end up sheltering ..

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

I never knew this. Great tip! 🙌🐛

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

If you disturb one, you'll see their wings unfold. ☺️

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Such quirky little dudes... ☺️

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Nope. I'm an idiot. You're going to have to illuminate. 😁

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

The brightness of the blue, blows me away... ☺️💙🩵

Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 2d

Did u know? As the wildlife garden slips into an autumnal snooze, flowers fade & the colours become more muted. But in the odd corner, brilliance still shines through. My Morning Glory is at its peak now.......Sometimes, only blue will do...Wait for it.....💙🩵 🌱🌿🇬🇧🌱

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

Not at all. It stops us taking our trimmings into landfill & their goodness feeds our garden for next year. 😌

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Cath Hodsman @cathhodsman.bsky.social · 3d

You utter hero! 🙌