Sam
@samssslearning.bsky.social
Love all things gardening. Restoring an art deco garden with my faithful hound Ted.
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Sam
@samssslearning.bsky.social
· Nov 16
I thought I'd share some early summer cheer as we head into winter— a video of my wisteria walkway in full bloom taken a couple of years ago. 🌱 #gardening
Ted loves scrambled eggs!
November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Ted loves scrambled eggs!
Morning all. Noticed this morning that, now some tree foliage has fallen, I can see the tawny owl box from my bedroom window. Quite far away( zoomed in the picture), so will need my binoculars. Fingers crossed the owl couple visiting & perching above my window spot it & move in. 🌱
November 27, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Morning all. Noticed this morning that, now some tree foliage has fallen, I can see the tawny owl box from my bedroom window. Quite far away( zoomed in the picture), so will need my binoculars. Fingers crossed the owl couple visiting & perching above my window spot it & move in. 🌱
Frosty start to the day but thawed by lunchtime. Stayed very cold though but I was still able to get pond maintenance done 🌱
November 26, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Frosty start to the day but thawed by lunchtime. Stayed very cold though but I was still able to get pond maintenance done 🌱
The magnolia buds are forming 🌱
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The magnolia buds are forming 🌱
Evidence that the birds are enjoying the cotoneaster berries 🌱
November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Evidence that the birds are enjoying the cotoneaster berries 🌱
My lovely old gnarled apple tree 🌱
November 25, 2025 at 10:59 AM
My lovely old gnarled apple tree 🌱
How gorgeous does this tree bark look basking in the sunshine & framed against the blue sky. 🌱
November 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
How gorgeous does this tree bark look basking in the sunshine & framed against the blue sky. 🌱
Love the way these rose hips as sparkling in the autumn sunshine 🌱
November 25, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Love the way these rose hips as sparkling in the autumn sunshine 🌱
Morning all. Gorgeous morning after all the recent rain but cold enough to nip your fingers. As ever, rose Trumpeter is still valiantly blooming. Such a vibrant wonderful variety. Hope you’re having a super day whatever you’re up to 😊🌱
November 25, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Morning all. Gorgeous morning after all the recent rain but cold enough to nip your fingers. As ever, rose Trumpeter is still valiantly blooming. Such a vibrant wonderful variety. Hope you’re having a super day whatever you’re up to 😊🌱
Horribly wet today so focussed on indoor projects. Repaired tiling to the garden room Art Deco floor & finished painting the walls. Looking forward to seeing if this is a flower stem or if it’s a plantlet. Cosying up with Ted to finish my Italian homework. Have a lovely evening 😊
November 23, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Horribly wet today so focussed on indoor projects. Repaired tiling to the garden room Art Deco floor & finished painting the walls. Looking forward to seeing if this is a flower stem or if it’s a plantlet. Cosying up with Ted to finish my Italian homework. Have a lovely evening 😊
Just baked raisin bread for the first time. It smells delicious.
November 21, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Just baked raisin bread for the first time. It smells delicious.
That’s the wormery winter ready. Supervisor Betty approved the work! 🌱
November 21, 2025 at 5:53 PM
That’s the wormery winter ready. Supervisor Betty approved the work! 🌱
It’s bare root rose planting season and if you’re still deciding on new additions consider hip producing varieties. Essential to the ecosystem, this provides a hugely valuable food source for birds who in turn are a mainstay of pest control. 🌱
November 21, 2025 at 7:53 AM
It’s bare root rose planting season and if you’re still deciding on new additions consider hip producing varieties. Essential to the ecosystem, this provides a hugely valuable food source for birds who in turn are a mainstay of pest control. 🌱
Morning all. A really cold frosty start to the day, with a shepherd’s warning sky. First job of the day is to insulate the wormery for the coming winter months. I’ll be recycling some packaging which should do the job. Keep warm & safe everyone 😊 🌱
November 21, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Morning all. A really cold frosty start to the day, with a shepherd’s warning sky. First job of the day is to insulate the wormery for the coming winter months. I’ll be recycling some packaging which should do the job. Keep warm & safe everyone 😊 🌱
Birds are my nemesis, so it’s practice, practice, practice. #art #pencilart
November 19, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Birds are my nemesis, so it’s practice, practice, practice. #art #pencilart
A real pop of colour from this azalea currently in bloom 🌱 #GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:28 PM
A real pop of colour from this azalea currently in bloom 🌱 #GardensHour
The view through the moon gate 🌱#GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The view through the moon gate 🌱#GardensHour
One of my favourite places to sit at this time of year. The peace of the orchard & I can see right through to the formal garden 🌱 #GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
One of my favourite places to sit at this time of year. The peace of the orchard & I can see right through to the formal garden 🌱 #GardensHour
To some this is a mess. To me it’s the engine room of the garden. There will be lots of lovely compost & leaf mould for next year 🌱 #GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
To some this is a mess. To me it’s the engine room of the garden. There will be lots of lovely compost & leaf mould for next year 🌱 #GardensHour
As the nights get colder, today I wrapped the pots containing non frost hardy plants that are too heavy to move. They’re in quite a sheltered spot so will be fine. 🌱 #GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:14 PM
As the nights get colder, today I wrapped the pots containing non frost hardy plants that are too heavy to move. They’re in quite a sheltered spot so will be fine. 🌱 #GardensHour
Last of the squash picked today. 🌱 #GardensHour
November 17, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Last of the squash picked today. 🌱 #GardensHour
Mowed the path through the orchard today. Already has a sprinkling of autumn leaves #GardensHour 🌱
November 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Mowed the path through the orchard today. Already has a sprinkling of autumn leaves #GardensHour 🌱
Morning all. Glorious autumn day here. Although a bit nippy, the sun is shining. Hoping to get the last grass cut & wildflower orchard scarify done today before winter break.
Just love the last little bits of colour still determined to bloom. Have a super day everyone 😊 🌱
Just love the last little bits of colour still determined to bloom. Have a super day everyone 😊 🌱
November 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Morning all. Glorious autumn day here. Although a bit nippy, the sun is shining. Hoping to get the last grass cut & wildflower orchard scarify done today before winter break.
Just love the last little bits of colour still determined to bloom. Have a super day everyone 😊 🌱
Just love the last little bits of colour still determined to bloom. Have a super day everyone 😊 🌱