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Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · Jul 3

Crocosmia lucifer. Or as others will know as Montbretia. Reclassified by our lovely bontanists. They'll do this now and again as they learn more about the genetics of plants 💜

#crocosmia #montbretia #botanical #gardeninspiration #gardening

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · Jun 29

A tiny weeny frog in my garden. The common garden frog is an indicator species, which means that it's presence or absence is a key indicator of the health of the environment they inhabit. So, that's the pond with this wee frogs seal of approval!

#restoringthebalance #nature #pond #wildlifegarden

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Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · Jun 27

The foxgloves are nearly over now. The latin name is Digitalis...because the flowers fit over your finger! It has very potent properties (do not injest), namely digoxin, which is used in conventional medicine for certain heart conditions.

#wildflowers #herbalife #herbalmedicines #gardening

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · Jun 23

That's shallot!
Planted on the shortest day, pulled on the longest day, nearly ready for pickling.

#shallots #pickles #homegrown #homegoods #potager #vegplot #allotment #gardening #vegetables

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Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · Jun 22

Gorgeous Sweetpeas 💜🌱

#scent #scentoftheday #sweetpea #garden #potager

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · Jun 12

A wee lady swollen thigh flower beetle. Awww, so pretty on the achilliea 💜🌱

#beetles #insects #bugs #flowerbeetle #gardening

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Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · Jun 10

A beautiful Scarlet Tiger moth having a rest on the Oregano this morning. Thankfully, a common species 💜🌱

#moths #gardens #restoringthebalance #wildlife #insect #insects

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · Jun 8

It flowered! I rescued it in January. I think it's Phalaenopsis 'Leopard Prince', but happy to be corrected. I'm so happy!

#orchid #houseplant #flowers #houseplantsmakemehappy #happysunday

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · May 29

Two amazing peony trees, flowering beautifully. Planted 2 years ago and utterly flourishing. I love it when a plan comes together 😊🌱💜

#gardening #gardens #peonytree #flowers #gardendesign #plantingscheme

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · May 28

Awwww, this wee cutie was taking shelter from a wee shower in this colourful foxglove 💜🐝🌱

#beebum #bees #foxglove #digitalis #gardening #rain

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · May 27

Ladybird larvae are so cool. Keep the aphids yo a minimum. Nomnomnom 😋💜🌱

#ladybird #aphids #naturalhabitat #nature #nopesticides #naturalworld #ecofriendly

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · May 23

Argyrocytisus battandieri, or Moroccan Broom, or Pineapple tree, actually really smells of pineapples and is a great tree for City gardens.

#pineapple #pineappletree #shrubs #citygaarden #gardeninspiration #gardening

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · May 22

Nigella damascena, or Love-in-a-mist is a great addition to any informal or cottage garden. A great annual, that self seeds beautifully and fills in any gaps you have.

#loveinamist #annual #cottagegarden #gardenflowers #gardeninspiration #gardeninglife #gardens

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Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · May 21

It's amazing what a wee bit of rain will do. Beautiful rose now flowering in one of my client's gardens today. It's really special because it was her Mum's, who is sadly no longer with us, so it's incredible special ❤️

#roses #special #heirlooms #gardening #mums

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · May 19

David Austins The Ancient Mariner looking resplendent and smelling gorgeous 💜🌱

#davidaustin #davidaustinroses #roses #gardening #gardeninspiration

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Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · May 9

Getting ready.

Fun facts:

1. Technically, not a fruit! The red bit we eat is formed from the flower's receptacle, not the ovary, which is what defines a true fruit.

2. They're called strawberries because they are mulched with straw! It's that simple.

#strawberry #fruit #potager #homegrown

Jolly Pots @jollypots.bsky.social · May 1

Sorry bab! 🤭

#watering #caterpillar #scarlettigermoth