Ruth the gardener
@ruththegardener.bsky.social
Ancient, achy retired Risk Manager. Science, nature, photography, history, archaeology, love a good book but mostly cook, walk the countryside and potter around the garden. 🌱
And I am so sad that no good women or men seem to be standing up against this internationally and usa (lower case deliberate, how low have you sunk)constitutionally illegal activity.
Venezuela now, because he wants the oil.
He wants the oil under Greenland too. And under Canada. He's openly called for them to be part of the USA.
How long before he decides to bomb a couple of NATO members to get his own way?
The USA is a rogue nation.
He wants the oil under Greenland too. And under Canada. He's openly called for them to be part of the USA.
How long before he decides to bomb a couple of NATO members to get his own way?
The USA is a rogue nation.
January 4, 2026 at 12:21 AM
And I am so sad that no good women or men seem to be standing up against this internationally and usa (lower case deliberate, how low have you sunk)constitutionally illegal activity.
They are amazing. Our resident not only follows me around when gardening , also comes and taps the kitchen window if a food allowance needs dispensing
Feeling safe sharing this photo with you now 😁
Pretty sure the "What is the maximum number of robin photos you can post in a year" counter, was set back to zero 2 days ago
Happy new year robin to you all 🤗
Pretty sure the "What is the maximum number of robin photos you can post in a year" counter, was set back to zero 2 days ago
Happy new year robin to you all 🤗
January 4, 2026 at 12:06 AM
They are amazing. Our resident not only follows me around when gardening , also comes and taps the kitchen window if a food allowance needs dispensing
Lovely photo. Looks much milder than here. This morning’s hard white frost still visible on the lawn as the sun went down . Still no snow though. Thank you for keeping up the time line photos..
January 4, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Lovely photo. Looks much milder than here. This morning’s hard white frost still visible on the lawn as the sun went down . Still no snow though. Thank you for keeping up the time line photos..
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Are you British?
Were we mutuals on twitter?
Where are you all hiding?
Speak now or forever hold your peace 🤣
Were we mutuals on twitter?
Where are you all hiding?
Speak now or forever hold your peace 🤣
December 30, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Are you British?
Were we mutuals on twitter?
Where are you all hiding?
Speak now or forever hold your peace 🤣
Were we mutuals on twitter?
Where are you all hiding?
Speak now or forever hold your peace 🤣
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God honestly. Doesn’t this just sum up Reform. And their plastic patriotism.
Can’t even give a straight answer or follow the rules on their unbelievably naff merch.
So on brand.
Oh well. You sell or wear one of these, you’ve told us all we need to know about you.
(iPaper)
Can’t even give a straight answer or follow the rules on their unbelievably naff merch.
So on brand.
Oh well. You sell or wear one of these, you’ve told us all we need to know about you.
(iPaper)
December 30, 2025 at 8:06 AM
God honestly. Doesn’t this just sum up Reform. And their plastic patriotism.
Can’t even give a straight answer or follow the rules on their unbelievably naff merch.
So on brand.
Oh well. You sell or wear one of these, you’ve told us all we need to know about you.
(iPaper)
Can’t even give a straight answer or follow the rules on their unbelievably naff merch.
So on brand.
Oh well. You sell or wear one of these, you’ve told us all we need to know about you.
(iPaper)
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The modern world can learn from traditional heating in China’s ‘ice city’.
I grew up in the world’s coldest city without central heating. Here’s what the world can learn from us
The modern world can learn from traditional heating in China’s ‘ice city’.
tcnv.link
December 30, 2025 at 12:40 PM
The modern world can learn from traditional heating in China’s ‘ice city’.
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365 Challenge No. 1 - 2025 publish daily old unpublished pics
Day 360 - Dusk over fields of rapeseed, Meonstoke, Hampshire, England 2013
More at fotosbyfaj.com
#fotosbyfaj #rapeseed #fields #meonstoke #hampshire #england #dusk #sunset #photography #blueskykin
Day 360 - Dusk over fields of rapeseed, Meonstoke, Hampshire, England 2013
More at fotosbyfaj.com
#fotosbyfaj #rapeseed #fields #meonstoke #hampshire #england #dusk #sunset #photography #blueskykin
December 27, 2025 at 7:38 AM
365 Challenge No. 1 - 2025 publish daily old unpublished pics
Day 360 - Dusk over fields of rapeseed, Meonstoke, Hampshire, England 2013
More at fotosbyfaj.com
#fotosbyfaj #rapeseed #fields #meonstoke #hampshire #england #dusk #sunset #photography #blueskykin
Day 360 - Dusk over fields of rapeseed, Meonstoke, Hampshire, England 2013
More at fotosbyfaj.com
#fotosbyfaj #rapeseed #fields #meonstoke #hampshire #england #dusk #sunset #photography #blueskykin
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“Daisies, daisies, all surprise!
Open wide your sunny eyes.”
- Max Eastman.🌱
Open wide your sunny eyes.”
- Max Eastman.🌱
December 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
“Daisies, daisies, all surprise!
Open wide your sunny eyes.”
- Max Eastman.🌱
Open wide your sunny eyes.”
- Max Eastman.🌱
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Yes, it's pouring warm rain and the rivers are flooding, and I have a most spectacular Amaryllis blooming, just to enhance the drama. 🌱 🌺 #WaWx
December 10, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Yes, it's pouring warm rain and the rivers are flooding, and I have a most spectacular Amaryllis blooming, just to enhance the drama. 🌱 🌺 #WaWx
Much brighter than here - all day twilight and drizzle.
December 8, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Much brighter than here - all day twilight and drizzle.
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🌾🌱⚘️🌿🌼🦠🚀 #BUC2026 Impressive survival of moss spores, Physcomitrella patens (spreading earthmoss) on outside of International Space Station for 9 months! Vacuum, radiation, dry, too much light, cold. Over 80% germinated when back on Earth. www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
November 20, 2025 at 9:01 PM
🌾🌱⚘️🌿🌼🦠🚀 #BUC2026 Impressive survival of moss spores, Physcomitrella patens (spreading earthmoss) on outside of International Space Station for 9 months! Vacuum, radiation, dry, too much light, cold. Over 80% germinated when back on Earth. www.cell.com/iscience/ful...
No snow yet?
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
No snow yet?
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'She's only sorry she got caught and called out'
October 26, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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🌱 Saved a tiny piece of this geranium from a demolition site some years ago. It rewards me with a stunning red year-round display. Never fails to impress. 😀 #Gardening #Geraniums
October 16, 2025 at 8:48 PM
🌱 Saved a tiny piece of this geranium from a demolition site some years ago. It rewards me with a stunning red year-round display. Never fails to impress. 😀 #Gardening #Geraniums
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🌱 Isn’t this wonderful and weird? It is one of the many things that Jonathan pointed out to us on our monthly Tour Guide training
Today is going to be a London day. We are going to the Gasworks in Vauxhall (the first time for me) for an exhibition.
Today is going to be a London day. We are going to the Gasworks in Vauxhall (the first time for me) for an exhibition.
October 16, 2025 at 7:13 AM
🌱 Isn’t this wonderful and weird? It is one of the many things that Jonathan pointed out to us on our monthly Tour Guide training
Today is going to be a London day. We are going to the Gasworks in Vauxhall (the first time for me) for an exhibition.
Today is going to be a London day. We are going to the Gasworks in Vauxhall (the first time for me) for an exhibition.
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October 16, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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🌱 Rectory garden 08:45 15/10/25
October 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
🌱 Rectory garden 08:45 15/10/25
I love this time line through the gardening year. Thank you.
October 14, 2025 at 10:51 PM
I love this time line through the gardening year. Thank you.
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🌱 Rectory garden 09:34 11/10/25
October 11, 2025 at 8:36 AM
🌱 Rectory garden 09:34 11/10/25
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Tens of millions of people have died from Covid.
Every country should have responded with record investments in public health infrastructure.
Instead the US government is putting us all at greater risk of more catastrophes by firing hundreds of top scientists whose job is to prevent outbreaks.
Every country should have responded with record investments in public health infrastructure.
Instead the US government is putting us all at greater risk of more catastrophes by firing hundreds of top scientists whose job is to prevent outbreaks.
October 11, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Tens of millions of people have died from Covid.
Every country should have responded with record investments in public health infrastructure.
Instead the US government is putting us all at greater risk of more catastrophes by firing hundreds of top scientists whose job is to prevent outbreaks.
Every country should have responded with record investments in public health infrastructure.
Instead the US government is putting us all at greater risk of more catastrophes by firing hundreds of top scientists whose job is to prevent outbreaks.
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Ride Through the Fire
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Ride Through the Fire #chrisstapleton style#country #blues #soulfulmusic #music
YouTube video by The Revenant Man Music
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October 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Ride Through the Fire
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#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 188
Research indicates that the more plant species there are in a meadow, the more bee species are needed for pollination.
‘Rare species’ #bees often forage on and pollinate plants that the more common species of bees don’t.
#bumblebees
#nature
🐝🌍
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 188
Research indicates that the more plant species there are in a meadow, the more bee species are needed for pollination.
‘Rare species’ #bees often forage on and pollinate plants that the more common species of bees don’t.
#bumblebees
#nature
🐝🌍
October 10, 2025 at 2:02 PM
#theBeeAt3
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 188
Research indicates that the more plant species there are in a meadow, the more bee species are needed for pollination.
‘Rare species’ #bees often forage on and pollinate plants that the more common species of bees don’t.
#bumblebees
#nature
🐝🌍
Basic bee facts every day at 3pm.
# 188
Research indicates that the more plant species there are in a meadow, the more bee species are needed for pollination.
‘Rare species’ #bees often forage on and pollinate plants that the more common species of bees don’t.
#bumblebees
#nature
🐝🌍
Dahlias and Ipomea Morning Glory in your time line 🙂🙂🙂
October 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Dahlias and Ipomea Morning Glory in your time line 🙂🙂🙂
I’m a song
October 8, 2025 at 10:59 PM
I’m a song
Growing dark opal tomatoes this year. Sound very similar in taste but slightly deeper colour. Still going strong this late in year. Will also put on my permanent list. UK
🌱 The black cherry tomatoes are not really black but they have a full balanced flavor and just the right crunch. It’s a great snacking tomato. I hope to plant this again next season.
October 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Growing dark opal tomatoes this year. Sound very similar in taste but slightly deeper colour. Still going strong this late in year. Will also put on my permanent list. UK