Linda
@lindacdolan.bsky.social
Worked at RHS Wisley, now retired and a happy and proud volunteer there. Passionate about Wisley, plants and gardens. Also a quilter, embroiderer and beader. Proud to be Woke. 'Woke just means you give a damn about other people’ Jane Fonda 2025
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Linda
@lindacdolan.bsky.social
· Oct 25
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1. No posts
2. Only reposts
3. Only posts showing pictures of yourself.
4. Religious posts
5. No profile
6. Posts asking for money, even if for a good cause.
7. Unkind posts
Really happy to follow you back if you share my interests or have interesting views.
The calls were very moving!
February 12, 2026 at 4:56 PM
The calls were very moving!
More rain due today. Yesterday there was a tiny glimpse of sunshine and I spent a happy time in my tiny garden. I have plenty to do indoors though because I am on a mission to clear the mountain of paperwork from 23 years of running a charity.
February 12, 2026 at 9:51 AM
More rain due today. Yesterday there was a tiny glimpse of sunshine and I spent a happy time in my tiny garden. I have plenty to do indoors though because I am on a mission to clear the mountain of paperwork from 23 years of running a charity.
🌱 #roseWednesday
Rosa cantabrigiensis is one of the first to flower at Wisley but I will still have to wait another three months to see it. Luckily I have my memories while it continues to rain.
Rosa cantabrigiensis is one of the first to flower at Wisley but I will still have to wait another three months to see it. Luckily I have my memories while it continues to rain.
February 11, 2026 at 8:37 AM
🌱 #roseWednesday
Rosa cantabrigiensis is one of the first to flower at Wisley but I will still have to wait another three months to see it. Luckily I have my memories while it continues to rain.
Rosa cantabrigiensis is one of the first to flower at Wisley but I will still have to wait another three months to see it. Luckily I have my memories while it continues to rain.
I wish I could do that!
February 10, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I wish I could do that!
Sorry. I thought you were commenting on my picture.
February 10, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Sorry. I thought you were commenting on my picture.
Not Opuntia but a fungus called Trametes versicolor.
February 10, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Not Opuntia but a fungus called Trametes versicolor.
🌱 #thicktrunkTuesday
Surrounded by Snowdrops, the trees, like me are waiting for spring. I feel it’s close but just out of reach.
Surrounded by Snowdrops, the trees, like me are waiting for spring. I feel it’s close but just out of reach.
February 10, 2026 at 9:16 AM
🌱 #thicktrunkTuesday
Surrounded by Snowdrops, the trees, like me are waiting for spring. I feel it’s close but just out of reach.
Surrounded by Snowdrops, the trees, like me are waiting for spring. I feel it’s close but just out of reach.
🌱 #mushroomMonday #fungusfriends
A beautiful Turkey Tail fungus growing in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife Garden on another grey day. Oh well, I expect the sun will shine eventually!
A beautiful Turkey Tail fungus growing in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife Garden on another grey day. Oh well, I expect the sun will shine eventually!
February 9, 2026 at 8:19 AM
🌱 #mushroomMonday #fungusfriends
A beautiful Turkey Tail fungus growing in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife Garden on another grey day. Oh well, I expect the sun will shine eventually!
A beautiful Turkey Tail fungus growing in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife Garden on another grey day. Oh well, I expect the sun will shine eventually!
🌱 #SundayYellow
Coffee with my Bestie on Friday was at a local Garden Centre where there was a huge display of Mimosa (Acacia dealbata) in full flower. My Bestie who is from Oz was sorely tempted but managed to resist.
Off to Wisley’s Hilltop for a morning of volunteering.
Coffee with my Bestie on Friday was at a local Garden Centre where there was a huge display of Mimosa (Acacia dealbata) in full flower. My Bestie who is from Oz was sorely tempted but managed to resist.
Off to Wisley’s Hilltop for a morning of volunteering.
February 8, 2026 at 7:54 AM
🌱 #SundayYellow
Coffee with my Bestie on Friday was at a local Garden Centre where there was a huge display of Mimosa (Acacia dealbata) in full flower. My Bestie who is from Oz was sorely tempted but managed to resist.
Off to Wisley’s Hilltop for a morning of volunteering.
Coffee with my Bestie on Friday was at a local Garden Centre where there was a huge display of Mimosa (Acacia dealbata) in full flower. My Bestie who is from Oz was sorely tempted but managed to resist.
Off to Wisley’s Hilltop for a morning of volunteering.
Lovely selection! It makes me believe spring is coming!
February 7, 2026 at 3:51 PM
Lovely selection! It makes me believe spring is coming!
🌱 #sixonSaturday
Pictures from my tiny garden which has been totally soaked this week. I have been able to be out in it a couple of times and have seen bulbs growing. It won’t be long till they flower.
Pictures from my tiny garden which has been totally soaked this week. I have been able to be out in it a couple of times and have seen bulbs growing. It won’t be long till they flower.
February 7, 2026 at 11:40 AM
🌱 #sixonSaturday
Pictures from my tiny garden which has been totally soaked this week. I have been able to be out in it a couple of times and have seen bulbs growing. It won’t be long till they flower.
Pictures from my tiny garden which has been totally soaked this week. I have been able to be out in it a couple of times and have seen bulbs growing. It won’t be long till they flower.
Watching #Wildearth on YouTube wile I am stitching and the rain is pouring is a winter treat and this week one of the guides has found lion cubs! Such cuteness! #Caturday
February 7, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Watching #Wildearth on YouTube wile I am stitching and the rain is pouring is a winter treat and this week one of the guides has found lion cubs! Such cuteness! #Caturday
Did you see the double page spread in the latest “Garden” magazine?
February 6, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Did you see the double page spread in the latest “Garden” magazine?
🌱 #fungusFriday #fungusfriends
A beautiful lichen covered twig. It’s about the brightest thing I will see on another grey, gloomy, wet day. Oh well! I am off to have coffee with my Bestie.
A beautiful lichen covered twig. It’s about the brightest thing I will see on another grey, gloomy, wet day. Oh well! I am off to have coffee with my Bestie.
February 6, 2026 at 9:04 AM
🌱 #fungusFriday #fungusfriends
A beautiful lichen covered twig. It’s about the brightest thing I will see on another grey, gloomy, wet day. Oh well! I am off to have coffee with my Bestie.
A beautiful lichen covered twig. It’s about the brightest thing I will see on another grey, gloomy, wet day. Oh well! I am off to have coffee with my Bestie.
My village is full of them!
February 6, 2026 at 7:49 AM
My village is full of them!
Sent this morning. Hope Amelia achieves her goal.
February 5, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Sent this morning. Hope Amelia achieves her goal.
After yesterday’s glorious sunshine it’s back to rain today but I am off to London to visit two museums new to me in Islington.
Salix Mount Aso buds in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife garden.
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Salix Mount Aso buds in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife garden.
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February 5, 2026 at 7:55 AM
After yesterday’s glorious sunshine it’s back to rain today but I am off to London to visit two museums new to me in Islington.
Salix Mount Aso buds in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife garden.
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Salix Mount Aso buds in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife garden.
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Oh no!!! It’s a horrible feeling to lose your balance. I hope there are no after effects.
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Oh no!!! It’s a horrible feeling to lose your balance. I hope there are no after effects.
Glad you are feeling better.
February 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Glad you are feeling better.
🌱 #roseWednesday
The sun is shining and I can dream of summer days filled with roses. Tomorrow we will be back to grey gloom but I will try to forget that today.
The sun is shining and I can dream of summer days filled with roses. Tomorrow we will be back to grey gloom but I will try to forget that today.
February 4, 2026 at 9:12 AM
🌱 #roseWednesday
The sun is shining and I can dream of summer days filled with roses. Tomorrow we will be back to grey gloom but I will try to forget that today.
The sun is shining and I can dream of summer days filled with roses. Tomorrow we will be back to grey gloom but I will try to forget that today.
🌱 #TuesdayBlue
The first Grape Hyacinth (Muscari) spotted in Wisley’s Hilltop Teaching garden. Probably by next Sunday there will be loads but this was a very welcome sight.
Another damp day but tomorrow is predicted to be better! I actually managed an hour in my tiny garden yesterday!
The first Grape Hyacinth (Muscari) spotted in Wisley’s Hilltop Teaching garden. Probably by next Sunday there will be loads but this was a very welcome sight.
Another damp day but tomorrow is predicted to be better! I actually managed an hour in my tiny garden yesterday!
February 3, 2026 at 9:43 AM
🌱 #TuesdayBlue
The first Grape Hyacinth (Muscari) spotted in Wisley’s Hilltop Teaching garden. Probably by next Sunday there will be loads but this was a very welcome sight.
Another damp day but tomorrow is predicted to be better! I actually managed an hour in my tiny garden yesterday!
The first Grape Hyacinth (Muscari) spotted in Wisley’s Hilltop Teaching garden. Probably by next Sunday there will be loads but this was a very welcome sight.
Another damp day but tomorrow is predicted to be better! I actually managed an hour in my tiny garden yesterday!
I’m so sorry for your loss and the pain of the last two years. 💔
February 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM
I’m so sorry for your loss and the pain of the last two years. 💔
🌱 Beautiful Cyclamen coum in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife garden to greet you on the first #magentaMonday of February. It’s another damp day so I will be stitching.
February 2, 2026 at 9:22 AM
🌱 Beautiful Cyclamen coum in Wisley’s Hilltop Wildlife garden to greet you on the first #magentaMonday of February. It’s another damp day so I will be stitching.
Thank you for taking us with you!
February 1, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Thank you for taking us with you!