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Mike Rogers
@sofaflyer.bsky.social
I'm Flighty - allotmenteer, armchair gardener, blogger and sofa flying book buff in Harrow, London.

My blog is Flighty's plot - https://flightplot.wordpress.com
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If you place an order for £25 (or over), between now and 18th December, I'll send you a voucher for £5 to be spent on any future order over £25.00.
The voucher can be used any time in the next year so perfect for using next spring 🐝 🦋 🌱
#MHHSBD
jemimasgarden.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Fab time at RHS #Peat-free conference @ Wisley yesterday. Take-homes:
1) peat-free needs no extra feed
2) but match feed to compost - eg coir = low N high K so feed compost tea but not tomato food
3) we need legislation asap!
Agree? Sign here today: actnow.peatfreepartnership.org.uk/end-peat-sal...
November 26, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Did you know there’s an avenue of giant redwoods in London ?

#GTOL @ticl.me

bsky.app/profile/ticl...
November 26, 2025 at 8:10 AM
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Found this lovely little chap thawing after some recent frost. So cute!

Am so enjoying everyone’s posts lately. Your photos, walks. cooking, crafting, gardening etc.

With the world being the way it is, it’s nice to see all you lovely people just living your wonderful lives. Thanks for sharing.
November 25, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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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
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Meet Bramble 🌿

Margaret's boisterous wee boy is growing fast and keeping his doting mum very busy.

By sponsoring Margaret, you'll be part of Bramble's journey as he prepares for a life in the wild ➡️ savingwildcats.org.uk/sponsor 🧡
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Good morning garden friends, I have a Bleeding Heart plant that needs splitting. Would you suggest it’s best to do it now or in the Spring? It’s showing new growth already. Thank you 🌱 #GardenFriends
November 24, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Found an unopened 3lb bag of self raising flour at the back of the cupboard about to go out of date. Any #cookery guys on here know if I can use it to make crumble topping?
November 23, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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"It's special to me because it was the first book I ever read to my mum." ❤️

Your donations help to create precious moments and memories for families like Cassie, Aiden & Pandora, who we met through one of our festive partners in Brighton.

Donate to share the #MagicOfBooks 👇

https://bit.ly/4a3UqHu
November 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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A few of the new pieces in the shop.

I’m trying to be as ethical and sustainable as I can with the products I make available while still offering a choice.

haeslwrid.co.uk

Full details are on each of the product pages but there are organic, biodegradable, and part-recycled items available 🍂
November 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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We should not rest until the last foodbank closes due to lack of demand
The fact we have any food banks is the best indicator that wages have been flatlined as corporate profits surge. our system is broken and needs a re-set. .GOV should not need to top up folks wages and folk should not need charity to eat in the 21st century. We've gone wrong somewhere.
November 23, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Who else loves Spider Plants? 💚
#MHHSBD
November 23, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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I've just heard it claimed (in relation to cave painting) that men have a longer ring finger than their index finger, while women have a longer index finger than ring finger.

*stares at own manly hands*

I think it may be nonsense. Please tell me if it's true for you or not.
November 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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Does anyone know of any groups who offer support for people who have had a bad experience with the Court of Protection? Asking for a friend.
November 22, 2025 at 9:48 PM
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So COP has ended with NO mention of fossil fuels and just ONE mention of deforestation.

What a farce.

So I’ll just repost this.
😱

“A world at 2.6C means global disaster,” said Bill Hare, CEO of Climate Analytics.

“That all means the end of agriculture in the UK and across Europe, drought and monsoon failure in Asia and Africa, lethal heat and humidity.”

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds
Fossil fuel emissions have hit a record high while many nations have done too little to avert deadly global heating
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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My little girls (now big girls!), adopted from foster care, arrived with few possessions - but each had been given a box of books by @booktrust.org.uk. These books, read together, became our first shared memories.
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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What a wet miserable day. Even Barney turned his nose up at a run out. We’ll make up for it tomorrow.
Spent the day writing. I’m so close to finishing my book. Then the editing & proof reading starts, not to mention seeing how best to get it published.
I’m a first timer. Any advice will be welcome.
November 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Spring bulbs didn't do well last year in exceptionally large containers. Can't replace that amount of soil. Advice please about how to re-store the soil to productivity so the flowers bloom again.
November 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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#barerootrose season has begun!
We are pleased to support & promote British Rose Growers, particularly indie nurseries: Trevor White, C&K Jones, Pococks, Eastcroft, Cottage Memories, to name a few.
Use them - don’t lose them! 🌱
November 15, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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This chap is looking for a home. I firmly believe some of us need a hare friend, and if anyone tells you you don't, I'd question if they have your best interests at heart... 😉
ko-fi.com/s/1f130b102d

#OneOfAKind #OriginalArt #MixedMedia #MHHSBD
Framed One Of A Kind Artwork - The Witch and the Chihuahua's Ko-fi Shop
"But a hare, now, that is a different thing altogether. A hare is not a pet but a person. Hares are clever and brave and loving, and they have fairy b...
ko-fi.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Ragnar is here with a 'marketing' post. He wonders if some of you might take a look at his human's art - just click the link. Thank you and have a good day.

ko-fi.com/thewitchandt...

#Caturday #Art #OriginalArt #Cats
November 22, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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Nothing feels more personal and special than opening a card with someone’s own handwriting inside.

Nature-themed Christmas cards, created from my photography, are now available on my website. Please see the thread for the link.

#ChristmasCards #SmallBusiness #ShopUK
November 22, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Now that Google has been enshittified beyond utility, which search engine are you using? #AcademicSky
November 21, 2025 at 6:16 PM