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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 54m

I’ve run hundreds of events and conferences. I say “hi everyone!” Etc. I’ve never been to a conference in my life where the people running it have addressed everyone as “conference” as a single entity.

Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1h

It is weird - no one else does this in the real world

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1h

I did not know this

Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST) @ifstnews.bsky.social · 1h

Did you know that around 80% of the seafood consumed in the UK is imported? 🐟🦞From the cod in your fish and chips to the prawns in your sandwich, much of what reaches our plates comes from Norway, Iceland, Vietnam, and more.

Fish from afar

IVAN BARTOLO EXPLORES THE UK’S RELIANCE ON SEAFOOD IMPORTS, DRIVEN BY CONSUMER PREFERENCES AND GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAINS.

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1h

by others I mean thousands of smaller businesses! Not other billionaires.

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1h

Dear all politicians: the way you address your conference audiences as “conference” is really f-ing weird to everyone in the real world. Please stop.

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 2h

We need better journalism than this - the journalist intervenes to spread the false narrative that billionaires will all leave the ultra wealthy UK if we tax them more. Get a backbone. We are not subjects or slaves to billionaires. If some leave, good riddance! The void is an opportunity for others.

Eddie Burfi @eddieburfi.bsky.social · 11h

Former Head of Comms for the IEA, Annabel Denham, says the super rich will leave if we have a wealth tax.

Yes, the very same IEA that brought us Liz Truss’ disastrous mini budget. 🤦🏽‍♂️

Green Party leader Zack Polanski explains that their taxable assets can’t leave. #bbcqt

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 2h

Ah brilliant thanks for the correction, I didn’t know Scottish water was publicly owned, how brilliant

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 14h

Sowed a whole bunch of betony seeds today, Betonica officinalis, in a big tray of small plug modules. Hope they all germinate!

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 17h

Autumn at 40%

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Caroline Lucas @carolinelucas.bsky.social · 19h

Just extraordinary to witness this nature-hating government sabotaging Labour’s own legacy. And for absolutely no reason: nature protection isn’t blocking development - it’s a necessary prerequisite for it (& for everything else, come to that…)

Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’ say green groups

Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law

www.theguardian.com

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 19h

😂 the arm was already there I should point out, I haven’t added it as a size comparison

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 19h

Fantastic example of a large lichen spotted on my way back from Hebden Bridge this morning.

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 21h

Picture I did yesterday in my art class. These are just practices, I’m midway through a second version which is already much better. Practice makes perfect!

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1d

This is ridiculous - the UK should be planning for water to be taken back into public ownership. Water is essential for life! It should never have been privatised. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Water bills to rise further for millions after appeal

Five water companies win permission for higher bills as they seek more investment to fix outdated infrastructure.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1d

We’re up to 88 plants so far in my seasonal guide of wildlife friendly tough plants - theres more every month www.wildway.info/p/seasonal-g... these are advanced guides for paid subscribers to my Wild Way newsletter. Same price as a book now with much more content!

Seasonal gardening advice

What to sow, grow and harvest each month

www.wildway.info

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1d

When I wrote this, everywhere was still advising to clear fallen leaves to prevent disease. Today I’ve seen loads of videos explaining this advice. Change can happen with reason and clear explanation. www.jackwallington.com/the-importan...

The importance and benefits of keeping fallen leaves around plants | Jack Wallington | Nature & Gardens

One of the pieces of advice the gardening world has got wrong over the years is about picking up fallen leaves from around plants. While it makes sense to sweep autumn leaves from paths to stop slippi...

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1d

I’ve found there are clients out there who want a good natural garden. I just say upfront I only work with people interested in this way of gardening.

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1d

When I wrote this, everywhere was still advising to clear fallen leaves to prevent disease. Today I’ve seen loads of videos explaining this advice. Change can happen with reason and clear explanation. www.jackwallington.com/the-importan...

The importance and benefits of keeping fallen leaves around plants | Jack Wallington | Nature & Gardens

One of the pieces of advice the gardening world has got wrong over the years is about picking up fallen leaves from around plants. While it makes sense to sweep autumn leaves from paths to stop slippi...

www.jackwallington.com

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1d

I've found over the years that when seedlings go completely it is usually down to a combination of positioning (to near slug habitat) and too few predators such as frogs. And I agree with you completely, I love your plan! Go with what works for easy harvests.

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1d

I begun taking photos of our Aster trial today, now in year five with new cultivars. I have a new favourite! But it might also be too vigorous to recommend. We shall see. Full write up coming to WildWay.info soon.

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1d

That's wonderful :) what a sight to see them and then for this to happen

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1d

16 ways gardeners can live alongside slugs and snails www.wildway.info/p/gardeners-...

16 ways gardeners can live alongside slugs and snails

Ideas for reducing nibbles to leaves or simply caring less

www.wildway.info

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 1d

This week's advanced gardening lesson on the Wild Way is how to grow the best winter squash organically and peat free www.wildway.info/p/how-to-gro... (lesson for paid subscribers - it's only £25/year for full access, pls give it a whirl and join our gang!)

How to grow winter squash

High yielding and beautiful annual crop that's easy to grow

www.wildway.info

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 2d

Two roe deer bucks hanging out together this morning. One older with magnificent antlers. I wasn’t as quick at photographing the kestrel that landed on a post to squawk at me while I was rummaging in a bush.

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Jack Wallington @jackwallington.com · 2d

Good - about time. Just a shame the savings aren't being passed down to customers. Stop charging gas prices for cheap renewables, sign here >> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/72...

"Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity"
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity

Developing countries lead the historic clean energy charge but the US and EU rely more on fossil fuels than before, a think tank study shows.

www.bbc.co.uk

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