Marti

Marti

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Marti
@martifarrow.bsky.social

Late for #WildflowerHour Scarlet berries of Stinky Iris, starry OxEye Daisy, an old Rose branch with new Lichen & nice dark Ivy. Peace πŸ’«πŸ•ŠοΈ

Marti
@martifarrow.bsky.social

πŸŒΌπŸ’•Sorry to miss #WildflowerHour 🌱 We were hosting old friends from a very special place. Catching up on news of the Wildlife Community Garden where we spent many happy years, & I volunteered as Secretary. Pics are from the site, Summer 2013 πŸ—“οΈβ³

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News Eye
@newseye.bsky.social

For two years, student-led protests have raged against Aleksandar VučiΔ‡ and his corrupt government in Serbia. Today, in parliamentary elections, he was toppled. One of the most sustained protest movements in recent European history has succeeded. Resistance works.

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Marta Dobrowolski
@martado.bsky.social

One of the amazing Hummingbird Hawk-moth caterpillars on our terrace! We watched its mother lay her eggs on bedstraw we'd sown πŸ›β€οΈ Their food plants include Lady's and Hedge Bedstraw, and sometimes Red Valerian 🌿🌼 @bc-cambs-essex.bsky.social #caterpillar #moth #wildlife #gardening #WildflowerHour

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Prem Sikka
@premnsikka.bsky.social

Burnham urges officials to come up with more radical options for Thames Water. Here are some suggestions. Enforce laws. Prosecute execs for harming health, environment. Cancel licence to operate. Put TW into special administration. Nationalise at knockdown price. Apply to all water companies.

theguardian.comBurnham urges officials to come up with more radical options for Thames WaterExclusive: Utility seen as β€˜litmus test’ of PM’s promise to bring β€˜essentials of life’ under public control
Marti
@martifarrow.bsky.social

😷 Bit unwell, so early for #WildflowerHour to make me feel better! 🀧 08:30 this morning a tractor with flail was cutting back hedgerows in the lane outside. Rosehip pic is from Oct 2024 as I’ve not been outside to see what’s left today πŸ‚πŸ„πŸ¦β€β¬›πŸͺΆπŸ•ŠοΈπŸ’• @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social 🌱

Marti
@martifarrow.bsky.social

πŸ«§πŸŒΊπŸ’•πŸŒΈπŸ«§ Finding cheer #bloomscrolling Adjusting to a colder, grey & wet day - thankful for recent beautiful sunshine 🌱

Marti
@martifarrow.bsky.social

Late addition for #WildflowerHour πŸ’ž Is this a wild Autumn crocus - colchicum autumnale, or garden variety? πŸ€” Growing on slope beneath old Willow stump in the garden 🌱 Welcome bright beauty! 🌸

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George Monbiot
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social

80 year-olds with pro-Palestine signs: arrested as terrorists. Greens planning to block a road, to highlight an existential crisis: sent down for years. Masked far-right thugs blocking roads and ports, using intimidation, obstruction & threatening behaviour: no arrests. The real two-tier policing.

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Channel 4 News
@channel4news.bsky.social

Undercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation. πŸ”— Read the exclusive story on Substack:

channel4news.substack.comExclusive: Nigel Farage filmed undercover celebrating secret new foreign donationsUndercover footage verified by Channel 4 News reveals a secret plot by senior Reform UK figures to break the law on party donations. A leading legal expert is now calling for a criminal investigation.
Marti
@martifarrow.bsky.social

🌼 Unusual Sunday - helping an injured cyclist after collision outside, all OK πŸ™β€οΈβ€πŸ©ΉπŸš‘ Late post of #SeedHeads for #WildflowerHour Corn Marigold - Glebionis segetum Purple Loosestrife - Lythrum salicaria Feverfew - Tanacetum parthenium Wildflower seed from garden, calming 🫘✨ @wildflowerhour.bsky.social

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Dame Rainbow Warrior
@damerainbowwarrior.bsky.social

Petition: UK to mandate "zero plastic pellet loss" in line with new EU law ASAP The EU recently formalised its Plastic Pellet Loss Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2365), which mandates risk management plans and independent audits for large handlers. petition.parliament.uk/petitions/75...

petition.parliament.ukPetition: UK to mandate "zero plastic pellet loss" in line with new EU law ASAPThe EU recently formalised its Plastic Pellet Loss Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2025/2365), which mandates risk management plans and independent audits for large handlers. We want the UK to follow suit...

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National Trust
@nationaltrust.org.uk

ANNOUNCEMENT: All our sundials will be out of order this evening between about 6pm and 8pm, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Normal service will resume tomorrow. In unrelated news, enjoy the eclipse later... Photos: Mike Selby, Annapurna Mellor, Chris Davies, John Millar

Marti
@martifarrow.bsky.social

πŸŒΈπŸ«§πŸ™πŸ’žπŸ•ŠοΈ Very delighted to see a solitary Rosebay Willowherb - Chamaenerion angustifolium blooming in a heap of Erigeron karvinskianus by our wall. I appreciate its willowy leaves & delicate flowers 🌱 #Wildflowers #Bloomscrolling

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National Emergency Briefing
@nebriefing.bsky.social

Please help us get the petition for a televised emergency briefing to 100,000 signatures. That will secure a Parliamentary debate - for a major boost in awareness. If you’ve signed, please ask friends and family. πŸ™ petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... #NationalEmergencyBriefing #TimeToStepUp

petition.parliament.ukPetition: Hold a UK-wide briefing on climate and nature risksThe UK faces growing risks from climate and nature breakdown - from extreme weather to economic disruption and national security threats. Yet the public has never been given a clear national briefing ...

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VenetiaJane’s Garden
@venetiajane.bsky.social

The poppy is another birth flower for those born in August. Poppies are sacred to Demeter, the Greek goddess of fertility, agriculture, and harvest. In the language of flowers they symbolise lasting love, remembrance, and consolation. #FolkloreThursday