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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 2d

A cheerful sight on a grey morning in Wimpole Street, London, WI - campanula persicifolia.

Cheerful sight in Wimpole Street, London, WI . Campanula persicifolia

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Trees for Bermondsey @treesforbermondsey.bsky.social · 2d

Our tree walk in Southwark Park, led by Greg Packman, is TOMORROW, Sunday. No need to book.

Trees for Bermondsey @treesforbermondsey.bsky.social · 9d

We're delighted to welcome award-winning expert and Royal Parks Arboricultural Officer, Greg Packman, to Southwark Park for a tree walk on Sunday 19th October. Meet at the Pavilion Cafe by the lake in the park at 11am.
All details on flyer. #trees #parks #southwark #bermondsey #rotherhithe #walks

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Pollinating London Together @pollinatinglt.bsky.social · 6d

A raspberry isn’t one fruit, it’s dozens of tiny ones! 🍓 (well, technically “drupelets”).

If pollination is uneven, some drupelets don’t develop, leading to “wonky” fruit. A flower that has received plenty of insect visits is less likely to be wonky.

#PollinatingLT

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 6d

Winterbourne Gardens looking spectacular this afternoon. Absolutely love the golden and reddish hues of the sweetgum on the right.

@unibirmingham.bsky.social

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · 4d

It’s important to clean nest boxes once a year and take note if they’ve been used.

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 4d

During our annual nest box cleaning an agitated red-tailed Queen bumblebee flew out of one and flew around until we had finished and went back in! Alas no photo of her.

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · 4d

A banana flower blooming in the Nursery.

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 6d

#thicktrunktuesday - plane tree in Postman Park, the home the Grade11*Watts Memorial, City of London.

Plane tree Postman Park, City of London.

Plane tree in Postman Park, home to the Grade11* Watts Memorial

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · 7d

Rose hips in the Nursery.

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Trees for Bermondsey @treesforbermondsey.bsky.social · 9d

We're delighted to welcome award-winning expert and Royal Parks Arboricultural Officer, Greg Packman, to Southwark Park for a tree walk on Sunday 19th October. Meet at the Pavilion Cafe by the lake in the park at 11am.
All details on flyer. #trees #parks #southwark #bermondsey #rotherhithe #walks

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · 8d

Buddleia globasia - my favourite.

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 8d

Still flowering in the Garden - goldenrod, rudbeckia and buddleia #SundayYellow

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · 8d

Hope all goes well.

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 21d

Jubilee Gardens, Houndsditch, City of London EC2, was opened in 1977 - first photo - has recently been completely refurbished, including with climate resilient planting - other photos.

Jubilee Gardens in 1977, City of London.

Now refurbished with climate resilient planting

A variety of rudbeckia - good for pollinators

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · 21d

The beans are still climbing but may be a bit ‘stringy’ to eat!

The beans in Nic’s Secret Garden are still growing.

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · 27d

Not quite #thicktrunktuesday status but a splendid alder growing in St Giles Terrace, Barbican.

Alder tree growing in St Giles Terrace, Barbican.

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · 28d

A note about the Nature Reserves of London map, which you can find on my website (in bio) 👇

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · Sep 19

Looks good!

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · Sep 19

Thank you TCV Lambeth @tcvnational.bsky.social for the annual scything of the meadow. The arisings will be left in heaps for a few weeks and will be composted on site - then we’ll rake and scarify before #CityofLondonPoliceHorses come to help break up the ground prior to seeding.

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RDAa @dani-vw77.bsky.social · Sep 13

Visiting the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Artist of the Year at Mall Galleries London… guess what I found also on display 😊
Today is the last day… pop by and say hello 👋🏼

Photo of me holding my fingerprint artwork “a lasting mark” in front of the winning artworks (including mine!) for the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation Global Canvas Competition at the Mall Galleries London

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Kabir Kaul @kaulofthewilduk.bsky.social · Sep 12

A phenomenal @wildsummituk.bsky.social in Bristol yesterday, with colleagues from across the nature sector.

A privilege to speak on the opening panel, on how Govt can best meet its 2030 nature targets.

Also thought-provoking to hear debates on nature finance, farming, planning and beyond!

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Barbican Wildlife Group @barbicanwildlife.bsky.social · Sep 9

#thicktrunktuesday many say this is oldest tree in the City of London, the St Peter Cheap plane

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · Sep 9

#thicktrunktuesday olive tree just outside the nursery with rescued cannas.

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · Sep 8

The roses are still blooming and another banana flower has appeared.

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Nic’s Secret Garden and Plant Rescue Nursery @nicssecretgarden.bsky.social · Sep 7

Love the melianthus!

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