Passionate about gardens & gardening. Ex nurse & psychologist. Taking a quirky approach to writing about all things garden (including the evolution of our own garden): Bristol UK www.mygardentalkstome.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mttbjkvdg22iWow … last week was one to be forgotten (I won’t bore you). Having talked about my “jungle garden” for a couple of years, (& played with it in my head), it’s now taking root (literally). Plants are going into the ground! Very excited about it. I’ll keep you posted 😀👍🏼24 Aug 2026 12:10 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttbjkvdg22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mss35sltes2nMorning folks, my vision for the “junglification” of the #bottomofthegarden is slowly taking shape. The expt’al bed now has a permanent fixture … the musa basjoo (hardy banana). More enjoyable pondering needed. Have a quality day 😀👍🏼 Q. Is junglification a word? 😂 #neologism #anticipation11 Aug 2026 07:18 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mss35sltes2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mspmggvru22lGood morning folks, a few pics from the greenhouse. It’s all kicking off in there! Today is pesto day. Specifically, basil, Vietnamese coriander, garlic chive & chilli pesto … please don’t accuse me of overkill, I love to experiment. Have a good day 😂🤣👍🏼 #staycool10 Aug 2026 07:49 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mspmggvru22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mqwb4qgwu223Good afternoon folks, a few pics from the garden this morning. The Eucomis Bicolor - stately, elegant, interesting, structural, beautiful … all seem appropriate. The Jersey Tiger moth (aptly named). A Southern Hawker Dragonfly (I think) at the pond … & an “in your face” lily! 🤣👍🏼 Go well today18 Jul 2026 12:25 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqwb4qgwu223https://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mqjhbxir4227Good morning folks, it’s all about the purple & the red at the #bottomofthegarden today … & it’s ever so slightly cooler! Whatever you’re doing, have a good one & … #staycool 😀👍🏼13 Jul 2026 10:11 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqjhbxir4227https://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mqdxxszxcc2jGood morning folks, a busy day ahead with Downend @UKMensSheds at the #FrenchayFlowerShow so some early morning work on the #reclaimthejungle project. Experimenting with plant positioning. The Cannas are going to play a big role methinks. Have a great day & #staycool 😀👍🏼11 Jul 2026 05:53 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqdxxszxcc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mpt6p6h2bs2uYou’ve gotta love a water butt! In these days of long, hot, dry spells, & with a 300ft garden to nurture, the efficient use of water is paramount. I’ve not finished my water collection scheme for the garden … but I’m well on the way. Have a good w/e folks 😀👍🏻04 Jul 2026 13:39 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpt6p6h2bs2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mp3qsjr6uc2lGood morning folks, it’s a “from this to this” post today. Yesterday, I made my first batch of pesto of 2026. The small bag of supermarket basil has grown … and grown. Yesterday it was classic pesto, next it will be a chilli pesto, then, who knows? 😀👍🏻 Go well & #staycool25 Jun 2026 05:59 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp3qsjr6uc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mowolr2gas2wGood morning folks … 🎼“Isn’t she … pretty in pink”🎵 … for those who can remember the glorious Psychedelic Furs. These beauties grew wild in what has become a nursery bed. They are a glorious flower & a testament to nature’s continuous wonderful surprises. Have a safe & cool one 😀👍🏼23 Jun 2026 05:36 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mowolr2gas2whttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mou7pdvdys2i22 Jun 2026 06:04 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mou7pdvdys2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3momnkdy5gc2xGood morning folks, I’ve been up since 05.30 watering … & reflecting on the plan to inject colour into the veg patch (lucky to have the space to do it). It’s working well as you can see. The Corten wild flower rings are great & the dahlias … boom! Never seen a “Melilot” before! Go well today 😀👍🏼19 Jun 2026 05:51 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3momnkdy5gc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mn2trirk2c27Good morning folks, I don’t post many pics of what we call the “middle garden” … so here are a few. It’s about 30x15ft & is intended to have a “walled garden” feel. The “hive” is a compost bin. On pic 3 you can see the arch that leads to the screen garden … & beyond! #infinity Have a great day 😀👍🏻30 May 2026 10:29 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn2trirk2c27https://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mmsu5lxgkk2aGood morning folks, like most of you 🤣, at this time of year, I ponder this question “How much of a gardener was Busby Berkeley?” … perhaps I should be asking “Are poppies fans of his musicals?” … … or “Have I got too much time on my hands?” Have a good day 😂👍🏻 #whimsical27 May 2026 06:14 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmsu5lxgkk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mmqhk3gohs24Good morning folks, I’ve been rallying the garden troops to launch an attack on marauding black fly attempting to sabotage the broad bean crop. However, I’m a little disappointed with discipline in the ranks! Some of the troops seem a little … distracted 😳 Have a good day 😀👍🏻26 May 2026 07:23 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmqhk3gohs24https://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mmo4qruzy22iI’m not one share family stuff on here but I couldn’t resist sharing this exchange with my eldest boy last night/this morning 😂🤣25 May 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmo4qruzy22ihttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mmnuc35nb22lThis year, I’m injecting colour into the vegetable patch. As well as the Corten ring beds, I’ve got Morning Glory & Spanish Flag accompanying the climbing veg. I realise that not everyone has the space (or inclination!) … but I’m loving it. Have a great day & stay cool 😀👍🏼 #companionplanting25 May 2026 06:33 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmnuc35nb22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mmlnukjyu22hGood morning folks … hot! Most of my gardening chores done. I’m pleased with my experimental bean/pea arch across 2 raised beds. The edible climbing pea is winning but the climbing bean is on the move 😀👍🏼 I love the veining on the bean … so delicate! Have a good one & mind the heat! 👍🏼 #sunblock24 May 2026 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmlnukjyu22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mmg76intwk2rMorning folks, it’s more blessing than curse, but from Spring onwards, I tend to rise with the light. One of the many benefits is the opportunity to experience the peace, the quiet, the emerging light, and to savour the delights of shrub, bloom & tree. Enjoy your day & … the “top garden” 😀👍🏻22 May 2026 05:27 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmg76intwk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mmb6hzhtjs2jA “zero-five-thirty” good morning folks from the #bottomofthegarden The welcome rain will peter out as the day progresses but the garden has bloomed. The Cardoon, Iris, Cirsium, Poppy, Eremurus, Water lily, Rose & more, all flirting with my imagination as I walk the garden path … have s good day 😀 👍🏼20 May 2026 05:31 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmb6hzhtjs2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mlxho2jiec2kGood morning folks, a few pics from plants around the pond. The eremurus (foxtail lily) is standing tall & proud, the first of the poppies is about to explode, and there’s a serene feel to the start of the day. Whatever you’re doing, have a good one … 😀👍🏻16 May 2026 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlxho2jiec2khttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mlkuiukdfk2yGood morning folks, the Montana “Rubens’” is slowly fading on the arch. The rose “Dublin Bay” is now asserting itself … as is the Golden Hop. I’m training the hop to frame the corten panels … I think it will work! It’s such a vibrant, vigorous & reliable climber. Go well 😀👍🏼11 May 2026 08:34 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlkuiukdfk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mlj3uxm6zk2dThe trachycarpus at the #bottomofthegarden is showing a soupçon of character! 🤣😂👍🏼 This is the first time it’s flowered & whilst I wouldn’t be tempted to say it’s beautiful … it’s certainly interesting. Hope your weekend is treating you well 😀👍🏼10 May 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlj3uxm6zk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mlfx3nd6vk2rMorning folks, a few pics from the r-hand border at the #bottomofthegarden It’s all going according to plan! The 2 acanthus have filled a gap(& are about to flower), the ginko has settled in, & I’ve just planted the Catalpa Bignonioides (love that name) or Indian Bean Tree. Have a good day 😀👍🏻09 May 2026 09:37 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlfx3nd6vk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mlawsjqfrs2hGood morning folks, such a colourful time of year in the garden. I always love the progress of the Scilla, each stage of the flower opening is a joy. The rose “Golden Shower” is spraying us with blossom 🤣, & the poppies are giving it some “neon”. Whatever you’re doing, give yourself some space 😀👍🏼07 May 2026 09:49 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlawsjqfrs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mkwvjab62s2pGood morning folks … progress on raised beds! When building these beauties, I always mount them on breeze blocks (prevents rotting at the base), & leave gaps in the base to create bug hotels. I’m now a hotel landlord! Payment is in the form of pest prevention 🤣 Lots more to come. Have a good day 😀👍🏼03 May 2026 09:59 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkwvjab62s2phttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mku6tmnba22bGood morning folks … lovely sunny morning here with rain forecast for later (hooray!). I’m fortunate enough to have the space to populate my raised beds with Corten rings filled with companion plants. I’m experimenting with “flowers in the veg” this year. Whatever you’re doing, have a good one 😀👍🏼02 May 2026 08:08 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mku6tmnba22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mkmea2zkek25A 6am good morning folks, The greenhouse, from l to r we have … melon, tomatoes, beetroot, tomatoes, beetroot, tomatoes, cucumber, tomatoes, tomatoes, lemon, sweetcorn, kale, morning glory, french bean, aubergine, basil, poppy, chilli, melon … it’s all go in here! Have a solid day … #loveit 😂👍🏼29 Apr 2026 05:23 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkmea2zkek25https://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mkhposjbrc2dMorning folks, dogs walked (6k), chickens fed, next door’s fish fed, rearranging the screen garden deck area at the moment. I love the sun through the screen, casting the “ferny” outline. The olive screen at the back is starting to fill out. Whatever you’re doing … have a good one! 😀👍🏼 #breathe27 Apr 2026 09:05 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhposjbrc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mk63zbvhas2rGood afternoon folks, sorry to bore some of you, I do it every year but I think it’s worth a share. If you like your Basil, now is the time to buy a pot from the supermarket, divide & pot up the individual plant’s & voila … in this case, 19 Basil plants! Bring on the pesto! 😂👍🏼 Have fun …23 Apr 2026 13:19 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk63zbvhas2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/mygardentalkstome.bsky.social/post/3mjomdvd2as2fGood morning folks, on the news this morning - a focus on the growing nostalgia for the sweeties of yesteryear. I had great fun last year remembering my own 1960's experience of the sweet shop. You can read it via the link below. I hope you enjoy it 😃👍 https://mygardentalkstome.com/index.php/the-sweet-shop/17 Apr 2026 09:28 +0000at://did:plc:pcxswpx34v5ycvsrpvb4baex/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjomdvd2as2f