Plant of the Day
Monday 12 May 2025
The Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) that was posted a few days ago was so popular I thought I’d share this lovely set of seed 'clocks' seen today on a coastal walk. Common dandelions grow in all kinds of grasslands in Orkney from lawns to roadside verges, pastures to traditional meadows.
Jill Raggett
My last healthy conscious braincell trying to escape the never-ending supply of brainrot memes and endless river of music streaming.
So, if you are too tired to speak, sit next to me because I, too, am fluent in silence. -R. Arnold
Plant of the Day
Sunday 2 March 2025
At Edinburgh Botanic Garden, Scotland, there was a fabulous display of snowdrop cultivars including a ‘river’ of Galanthus 'Lady Beatrix Stanley' (snowdrop). This bulbous perennial has well-shaped double flowers and increases reliably to create a striking spring feature.
Jill Raggett
Even if this is an opinion to others it’s factual to me. Nothing to me can replicate that feeling so easily
intertwining fingers is the physical form of merging souls
Don't give your time to anyone who doesn't appreciate you and your time; baby, you're a star ⭐️
ʙᴏᴛᴀɴʏ ᴘᴛ. 2
P.D. As a continuation of this post...
I wasn't meant for casual love. Your heartbeat will be my favorite song, your eyes my favorite color, your words my favorite poem, and even your imperfections will be my favorite piece of art.
Would love to see one like this in person someday
Plant of the Day
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Native to Australia, Acacia dealbata (blue wattle, mimosa, silver wattle) is hardy between -5ºC and 1ºC, it does best in southern and coastal regions of the UK, where winters are milder. Here this fast-growing, evergreen tree, was thriving in a restaurant garden near Deal, Kent, and was covered with almond fragranced, bright yellow flowers and bees. Branches of flowerheads can be used as cut flowers.
Jill Raggett