@jonbutler.bsky.social
Professional Gardener, Tardis builder. Working with Alchemille Garden Design
Definitely the older tattier ones yes, but I tend to take quite a few newer ones off too otherwise the flowers get a bit too hidden #GardensHour
January 19, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Definitely the older tattier ones yes, but I tend to take quite a few newer ones off too otherwise the flowers get a bit too hidden #GardensHour
Yes with a bit of luck I may harvest these in June #GardensHour
January 19, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Yes with a bit of luck I may harvest these in June #GardensHour
Professionally my working day at this time of year is filled with rose pruning - lots to do, as most gardens have both climber and border roses #GardensHour
January 19, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Professionally my working day at this time of year is filled with rose pruning - lots to do, as most gardens have both climber and border roses #GardensHour
One of my jobs currently is to trim the leaves off to showcase the flowers! #GardensHour
January 19, 2026 at 9:23 PM
One of my jobs currently is to trim the leaves off to showcase the flowers! #GardensHour
Yes I’ve usually planted them directly into soil but I thought I’d give this a go. They’re in a mini greenhouse now #GardensHour
January 19, 2026 at 9:21 PM
Yes I’ve usually planted them directly into soil but I thought I’d give this a go. They’re in a mini greenhouse now #GardensHour
Evening #GardensHour here’s a few shades of blue for #BlueMonday - Agapanthus, Wisteria & Hydrangea
January 19, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Evening #GardensHour here’s a few shades of blue for #BlueMonday - Agapanthus, Wisteria & Hydrangea
Absolutely, it’s one of my favourite January activities #BigGardenBirdwatch
January 16, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Absolutely, it’s one of my favourite January activities #BigGardenBirdwatch
The chilli peppers are underway. I find they take a while to get going #GardensHour
January 12, 2026 at 9:31 PM
The chilli peppers are underway. I find they take a while to get going #GardensHour
It’s one I haven’t tried before, and if honest I just liked the name! #GardensHour
January 12, 2026 at 9:21 PM
It’s one I haven’t tried before, and if honest I just liked the name! #GardensHour
Now that would be good wouldn’t it! #GardensHour
January 12, 2026 at 9:20 PM
Now that would be good wouldn’t it! #GardensHour
Evening #GardensHour I haven’t done much this week in my garden, but I bought this garlic today which I haven’t grown before
January 12, 2026 at 9:14 PM
Evening #GardensHour I haven’t done much this week in my garden, but I bought this garlic today which I haven’t grown before
Good to have you back GH!
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Good to have you back GH!
Happy New Year #GardensHour we had a little snow last week and it’s still in the garden with more expected to arrive. It’s a frozen start to 2026! But it’s a good time for some Winter walks
January 5, 2026 at 9:10 PM
Happy New Year #GardensHour we had a little snow last week and it’s still in the garden with more expected to arrive. It’s a frozen start to 2026! But it’s a good time for some Winter walks
Here’s one of my favourite pics of my most favourite feathered festive friend #GardensHoHoHour
December 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Here’s one of my favourite pics of my most favourite feathered festive friend #GardensHoHoHour
Apparently it has bright yellow flowers but I bought it today for the leaf contrast #GardensHour
December 15, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Apparently it has bright yellow flowers but I bought it today for the leaf contrast #GardensHour
Good evening #GardensHour and a very Merry Christmas to one and all. Here’s my newest houseplant, an Aphelandra botanica (Zebra plant) along with a festive treat for tonight’s chat
December 15, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Good evening #GardensHour and a very Merry Christmas to one and all. Here’s my newest houseplant, an Aphelandra botanica (Zebra plant) along with a festive treat for tonight’s chat
Hopefully they’ll flower every year from now on. My Mamillaria is an incredibly reliable annual bloomer #GardensHour
December 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Hopefully they’ll flower every year from now on. My Mamillaria is an incredibly reliable annual bloomer #GardensHour
I really like those a lot #GardensHour
December 8, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I really like those a lot #GardensHour
With the current downpours it’s easy to forget that it was such a dry year, so my favourite thing is that the garden managed to produce some decent crops #GardensHour
December 8, 2025 at 9:18 PM
With the current downpours it’s easy to forget that it was such a dry year, so my favourite thing is that the garden managed to produce some decent crops #GardensHour
I hope so. They’ll certainly enjoy chewing the cardboard pack in any case 😂
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I hope so. They’ll certainly enjoy chewing the cardboard pack in any case 😂
Oh that’s a good one. I got one for my pair of gerbils but haven’t seen one for birds! #GardensHour
December 1, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Oh that’s a good one. I got one for my pair of gerbils but haven’t seen one for birds! #GardensHour
Evening #GardensHour I’m looking forward to hanging up the trowel for a bit and having a rest! Made a little wreath today for the front door
December 1, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Evening #GardensHour I’m looking forward to hanging up the trowel for a bit and having a rest! Made a little wreath today for the front door