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Sam
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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
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 16h
A ridiculous amount! 🤣
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 1d
Finished work a bit early so took the opportunity to get my new fig, lemon & olive trees planted. In their temporary spot until the garden room is reorganised. Now for a well earned cup of tea. 😊🌱
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
I was tempted to plant one, but was a bit worried about the Yorkshire winter temps.
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
My first time trying so fingers crossed 🤞
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
Spotted today basking in the sunshine. The fallen leaves in the borders will provide a safe haven over the cold months to come. 🌱 #GardensHour
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
If the last few days are anything to go by I’ll be obsessed all month checking on my new tree fern. Won’t be long before I have to insulate it for winter. 🌱 #GardensHour
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
Seems I’m not the only one enjoying this dahlia 🌱 #GardensHour
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
Love the autumnal colour of this dahlia 🌱 #GardensHour
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
Spotted today 🌱 #GardensHour
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
This is the bonus of not being too tidy. Gorgeous structural interest & super for wildlife 🌱 #GardensHour
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
Another October task, to scarify the orchard floor and over sow more wildflower seeds. Also have some more snowdrops to plant. 🌱 #GardensHour
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
Festive berries on the skimmia. 🌱 #GardensHour
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
In bloom again & being enjoyed by this lovely 🌱 #GardensHour
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
October and there’s lots of fungi popping up around the garden 🌱 #GardensHour
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 2d
Morning all. Third day of really strong winds, hopefully will get better if the forecast is correct. Annual trip to the optician, which I dread, later but I’m also hoping to shop at the garden centre for some new plant pots too. Hope you’re having a lovely start to the week 😊🌱
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 4d
Lovely, one of my favourite roses. Doubt my late blooms will have survived the storm though.
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 4d
Fingers crossed Mike. Still very strong winds & rain 😟
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 4d
Morning all. Didn’t get much sleep last night due to #StormAmy battering the house & garden. Front door large pots smashed over & a couple of roof tiles gone. Still blowing a hoolie so not venturing out. Keep safe everyone 😊 🌱
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 5d
Lots of fungi in the garden today 🌱
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 5d
Dahlias are quite hardy temp wise, it's the wet that rots them. If good drainage, I dont lift them. When I do I remove as much soil as poss, place upside down so moisture drains out the cut stem. After 3 weeks I lay them in trays & cover with vermiculite or spent compost. Store somewhere cool & dry
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 5d
Thanks Robert.
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 5d
I'm in Yorkshire. I've planted in a shady spot where there are lots of ferns so hoping it will thrive. I apply a deep mulch (about 10cm of shredded material each year to this border, which helps prevent surface evaporation. I will be keeping a close eye on it & will be protecting it over winter
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 5d
It is genus Dicksonia,which dates back to the Jurassic period. It grows in full or partial shade & likes consistently moist soil & rainier climes, so good for wet, temperate regions.
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 5d
A brew with a view 🌱
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Sam @samssslearning.bsky.social · 5d
Desdemona 🌱
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