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Poppy Leeder
@poppyleeder.bsky.social
Green, vegan, tofu-eating wokerati type. Research Manager at University of Leeds. Walker of 2 rescue dogs. More enthusiastic than skilled gardener. Retrofitting and behaviour change to be lower consuming
Its a good question and I do increasingly feel very conflicted about land 'ownership'

But...the bit of garden I have, which was half concreted over 5 years ago, now has a pond, fruit trees and provides food, habitat and escape from the plastic grass and paving in other local gardens
February 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
The more I garden, the less I garden; I'm finding it increasingly difficult to remove certain plants to favour others (that provide food for me) knowing that someone small may need them for food or shelter
February 8, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Wow! The flashes of orange are incredible
February 7, 2026 at 11:01 PM
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This is one of the many reasons we need restrictions on overseas political funding, and need the BBC to stop platforming think-tanks who are not transparent about their funding.
February 6, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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A quick reminder of what #BigFebruary is about…
Thanks to the magic of the cosmos, we start gaining daylight much faster in Feb than in Jan. Over 20 mins a week - setting us up for Spring.

This chart is by @neilrkaye.bsky.social and is one of my all time favourites.
February 1, 2026 at 8:33 AM
Its easier to believe this is real than some of the stuff he does actually come out with
January 31, 2026 at 1:46 PM
If reform's fundamental beliefs about climate change don't change, then no amount of rewilding is going to make a difference (though it might tempt some who don't really want to see anything change but want to feel a slightly clearer conscience)
January 30, 2026 at 11:03 AM
I'd much rather all adults were offered training in how to spot disinformation - i feel that would be a far more useful skill for the entire population
January 28, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Gah, you beat me to it on Leeds. However no further tickets sold.
Those 3 who have bought tickets are really letting the side down
January 27, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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That means equipping people who believe the truth still matters and the powerful need to be held to account with the skills, tools, and methodologies needed, making sure they're spread far and wide, and supporting networks and communities.
January 25, 2026 at 9:27 AM