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nanalynne.bsky.social @nanalynne.bsky.social · 1d

Asters are still doing well here in the UK and, as you say, the bees are loving them 🌱🐝

Eco Trekkie (he/him) @ecotrekkie.bsky.social · 1d

Fall is here and the nights are getting cold. And while pollinators are preparing for winter, having some late flowers can help them survive the cold. Here in western WA, our native Douglas asters still have some flowers. I'm slowly planting more for late season flowers to support our pollinators. 🌱

Not a lot of flowers left, but they are among the last native flowers in our area. They have small daisy like lavender flowers with yellow centers. They start blooming in mid-summer and keep going into October. In this picture older blossoms have turned to small seed heads.

nanalynne.bsky.social @nanalynne.bsky.social · 2d

🧶my recently finished ‘sheep happens’ cardigan, pattern from Garn Studios
Fun to knit, and hopefully fun to wear

Knitted cardigan with a border of sheep on the yoke. Pattern from Garn Studios

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nanalynne.bsky.social @nanalynne.bsky.social · 2d

It’s rutting season here in the UK. This guy wasn’t going to let a lake stand in his way (where he started from he had to swim , it was more than neck deep)
In a park on the outskirts of London

Photo shows a stag swimming across a lake . Photo taken in a park on the outskirts of London

nanalynne.bsky.social @nanalynne.bsky.social · 4d

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nanalynne.bsky.social @nanalynne.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you 🙏it feels good to be here 🧶💚

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 5d

15 UK banks ordered to snoop on state pensioners and other benefit claimants under DWP crackdown.

No court order needed. No right of appeal.

Banks will pass cost to other customers.

Those accused of fraud won't get legal advice. The making of another Post Office type scandal.

15 banks ordered to snoop on state pensioners under DWP crackdown

The Telegraph newspaper reports banks will be required to monitor pensioners’ bank accounts and share payments data

www.birminghammail.co.uk

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nanalynne.bsky.social @nanalynne.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you 🙏.
I was lucky enough (my grandchildren might have been even luckier) to find a Jean Greenhowe pattern book in a charity shop and have knitted lots from it 🧶

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nanalynne.bsky.social @nanalynne.bsky.social · 5d

🧶hi, I’m new to knitting Bluesky. Have never knitted socks but you’re all inspiring me. Here’s something I have done

Photo shows a knitted scarecrow and a clown

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Mike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 8d

History repeats.

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David Osland @davidosland.bsky.social · 10d

Michelle Mone must now repay the £122m she stole from the NHS. But she remains an unelected lawmaker for life.

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nanalynne.bsky.social @nanalynne.bsky.social · 11d

🌱 looking after hedgehog time here in UK

Photo shows a picture of a biscuit hedgehog decorated with leaves and fruit

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nanalynne.bsky.social @nanalynne.bsky.social · 11d

🌱 I think hops are so pretty, these are growing wild along the riverside (southern England)

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Catherine @goldenfinch.bsky.social · 11d

🌱Good Morning Gardeners🌱
In spite of the ongoing universal turmoil … ☘️😁☘️

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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 11d

“I would gently point out to Nigel Farage that before we left the EU we had a returns agreement with every country in the EU. He told the country it would make no difference if we left. He was wrong about that. These are Farage boats in many senses coming across the channel” 👏

PM Keir Starmer

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Athenaknits @theparthecraft.bsky.social · 12d

I feel like folks in the gardening feed would really like this poster 🌱

Sarah McAnulty, Ph.D. @sarahmackattack.bsky.social · 12d

Fall is here!

We gotta tell our neighbors: leave those leaves to support biodiversity! Hang posters in public spaces to spread the word. Most people don't know how important it is!

I will be away from 10/11-11/3, so can't ship anything. To get in on this project, order ASAP squidfacts.net

A poster hanging on a brick wall that says Leave your leaves for lightning bugs! with lightning bugs on new purple asters . There's too-small-to-read text in a box with the heading Lightning bugs are struggling to survive, help them thrive by taking these actions. The actions are: 1) Leave your leaves. Lightning bug babies live in fallen leaves. When we send away our leaves, we kill the babies! Leave your leaves on the ground, or pile them in a corner.
2) Don't use Pesticides. Pesticides kill lightning bugs! Cut them out of your yard care routine.
3) Turn off the lights. Lightning bugs need darkness to communicate.
4) Tell your friends! Our actions become much more powerful when we take them as a community. Get your friends and family involved too.

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Ellie Chowns MP @elliechowns.bsky.social · 14d

Huge congratulations to the #RedRoses! What a fantastic performance! 🌹💪

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 14d

The tide has turned for our oceans.

60 countries have ratified the High Seas Treaty, entering into force in early 2026.

A historic first to protect biodiversity beyond national waters through marine protected areas, enforceable sustainability, and shared responsibility ↓

link.europa.eu/XtyqCC

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 14d

So, Sunday Times runs with latest poll showing Farage winning if there was an election now. But makes NO mention of Reform’s collusion with Russia. And this is how democracy gets beaten to death in the dark. Voters are not being told the truth. Reform is given the stage but is NEVER held to account.

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gardening friend @gardeningfriend21.bsky.social · 15d

Good morning Gardener how are you today 🌱🇳🇿🌱

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European Movement UK @europeanmovement.co.uk · 17d

Sewage was dumped into the Mersey 1,900 times in 2024. Since leaving the EU, the UK has slipped on water and air standards while Europe pushes ahead with tougher protections.

Add your name to demand higher standards for our environment: www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 18d

On the blatant double standards the media - BBC included - deploys while showcasing Nigel Farage. He is constantly given a free pass not granted to other politicians. bylines.scot/news/the-far...

The Farage ‘mirage’: how the media is warping our politics

It is time that the media fulfils its role to critically examine politician’s statements and call them out when they stray from the truth

bylines.scot

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Josiah Mortimer @josiah.writes.news · 18d

Via The Independent: Donald Trump’s false claim that London ‘wants to go to Sharia law’ has been described as ‘appalling and bigoted’ by Mayor Sadiq Khan.

The Muslim Council of Britain responded: “We pray for Mr Trump's health and wellbeing as his hallucinations seem to be getting worse by the day”

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Dr Steve Taylor @drstevetaylor.bsky.social · 18d

Jessica Brady’s cancer was missed

Jess’s Rule is a reminder of the need to think why are patients coming back with the same symptoms

A reminder to @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social that we need more GPs with the experience to see patients

@nickferrarilbc.bsky.social

dauk.org/jesss-rule-w...

Jess's Rule welcomed - but continuity of care needs more GPs | DAUK

DAUK has welcomed ‘Jess’s Rule’ but says the crisis in general practice is undermining continuity of care and patient safety.

dauk.org

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Lou Nicholls @loujnicholls.bsky.social · 19d

Good morning
Im literally only seeing clips or pictures with audio atm and hardly anyone i actually follow, not even garden related stuff
My algorithm needs retraining so if you're a garden person drop me a comment so i can interact and get back to the flower people 🤗
Have a brilliant day!🌱

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nanalynne.bsky.social @nanalynne.bsky.social · 19d

Hi, hope you’re fully restored soon 🌱

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