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Dr James RavenscroftWent for a walk this morning before work and took photos of some pretty tree blossoms<a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Personal" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Personal</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a> <a href="https://fosstodon.org/tags/Nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Nature</a> (<a href="https://brainsteam.co.uk/notes/2025/04/14/1744630666/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://brainsteam.co.uk/notes/2025/04/14/1744630666/</a>)

Y⃒̸̷̝̜̙ͥͥͥngmarMaking more clones of the two condemned trees damaging our foundation. I think it's a blue spruce.Last winter I did two pots of these, in an experiment. The ones with torn off twigs didn't seem to root so well, the cut ones did.This time I got some rooting hormone to try and see if that accelerates things a little. Of course it's now also spring.That way the trees can live on, planted anew, further out in the garden.<a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Tree" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Tree</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Spruce" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Spruce</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Forestry" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Forestry</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Propagation" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Propagation</a> <a href="https://social.tchncs.de/tags/Homestead" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Homestead</a>

Colin PurringtonSo what are people's thoughts on using wood chips for weed suppression? I've heard that fungal decomposition sucks nitrogen from the surrounding soil, plus the nooks and crannies can provide ideal habitat for plant-nibbling pillbugs. (This is not my plot.) <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/CommunityGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#CommunityGarden</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#garden</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/weeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#weeds</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/mulch" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mulch</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/fungi" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fungi</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/woodchips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#woodchips</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/nitrogen" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nitrogen</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/pillbugs" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#pillbugs</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/woodlice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#woodlice</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/allotment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#allotment</a>

Richard LentThe flower of Sarracenia purpurea.<a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/carnivorousplants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#carnivorousplants</a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#plants</a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/insectivorousplants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#insectivorousplants</a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/botany" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#botany</a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nature</a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/houseplants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#houseplants</a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/biology" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#biology</a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/biodiversity" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#biodiversity</a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/SavageGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SavageGarden</a> <a href="https://ecoevo.social/tags/pitcherplants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#pitcherplants</a>

Colin PurringtonThere's nothing more unpleasant than removing weeds from wire fencing at the community garden. So I maintain a healthy border on the perimeter so it doesn't come to that. In my head I refer to it as the DMZ. <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/weeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#weeds</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/weeding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#weeding</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/allotment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#allotment</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#garden</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a>

Colin PurringtonDug a new pit at the vegetable plot for on-site composting of weeds. Will bury the victims after a week or so, then will plant lima beans. <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/compost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#compost</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/composting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#composting</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/weeds" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#weeds</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/weeding" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#weeding</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/allotment" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#allotment</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#garden</a> <a href="https://flipping.rocks/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a>

Gay CurmudgeonOne of two beautiful Red Bud Trees this Old Fart added to his garden last summer. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/redbud" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#redbud</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/redbudtrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#redbudtrees</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/floweringtrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#floweringtrees</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/blooming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#blooming</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bloomingtrees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bloomingtrees</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/spring" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#spring</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#flowers</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pennsylvaniagarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#pennsylvaniagarden</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pennsylvaniagardens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#pennsylvaniagardens</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gardener" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardener</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#garden</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/yard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#yard</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/frontyard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#frontyard</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/backyard" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#backyard</a>

MactonexMy little baby oak tree is about to burst into leaf. Squirrels bury acorns on my allotment and a few years ago I decided to pot one up. It stayed in the same pot for a long time and didn’t grow much then last year I repotted it and it absolutely shot up. Can’t wait to see what it does this year. <a href="https://toot.community/tags/trees" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#trees</a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/oak" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#oak</a> <a href="https://toot.community/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a>

Berthe (she/her)English below 👇🏻 Help ook mee! 🐝 Wist jij al dat je tot 22 april door heel Nederland en Vlaanderen gratis inheems bloemzaad op kunt halen via voerdebijbij.nl, voor de nationale zaaidag op 22 april? Wie weet sta je dan ineens bij mij voor de deur, want ik ben dit jaar ook weer “voedselbank voor de bijen” 🐝 🇬🇧 If you’re in the Netherlands or Flanders, go check out voerdebijbij.nl and pick up some native flower seeds to help the bees! 🐝 Image description in <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/AltText?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#AltText</a> 🐝 <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/VoerDeBijBij?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#VoerDeBijBij</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bloemscrollen?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bloemscrollen</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/NativePlants?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#NativePlants</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/InheemsePlanten?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#InheemsePlanten</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SaveTheBee?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SaveTheBee</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/SaveTheBees?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#SaveTheBees</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/RedDeBij?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#RedDeBij</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/gardening?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/tuinieren?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tuinieren</a>

Dodo III.??? Why do apple farmers plant a single tree of another kind (plum or cherry) in a really huge plantation of thousands! of apple trees? Any idea?For attracting pollinators this one tree would be enough for square kilometers? Or does it have other purpose or reason? (The apples are not even blossoming, they have just started...) <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/farming" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#farming</a> <a href="https://cupoftea.social/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> Boost welcome.

JoSuddenly remembered I have forgotten to put the sweetpea seedlings up away from rampaging voles. Wondering how many are left this morning <a href="https://mastodon.green/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a>

Chitchat<a href="https://mstdn.social/@gsymon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gsymon</a> my 'lawn' has so much moss it's mainly a bog. I think the problem is that the moss is so thick that nothing can grow through it. The local starlings love it, though!Your beautiful photo has inspired me to try again with a different no mow section this year and see what happens!<a href="https://mastodon.scot/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a>

Brussels Kitchen GardenBalcony farming 👨‍🌾The tools required for growing salad are simple. A reasonable sized plastic tray with good drainage holes and a basic growing compost...<a href="https://kitchen-garden.be/diary/balcony-farming" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://kitchen-garden.be/diary/balcony-farming</a><a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Garden</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/GrowYourOwn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GrowYourOwn</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/VegetableGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#VegetableGarden</a>

The Chatty GardenerI'm loving the markings on the petals of this tulip. It's a new variety for me this year and perfect for today's Cheering Up Mondays flower. More on my blog: <a href="https://bit.ly/3YpZiA6" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/3YpZiA6</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/tulips" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#tulips</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#flowers</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/plants" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#plants</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/gardens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardens</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/BloomScrolling" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BloomScrolling</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/BlogPost" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#BlogPost</a> <a href="https://mastodon.online/tags/photography" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#photography</a>

MorningFinished a few hours ago. Phew. <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a>

Dianora (Diane Bruce)Our lawn is starting to have more crocuses pop up. Yellow, white, violet.Not a complete carpet yet... but still nice to have some colours<a href="https://ottawa.place/tags/Ottawa" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Ottawa</a> <a href="https://ottawa.place/tags/Crocuses" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Crocuses</a> <a href="https://ottawa.place/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a>

Marie KungMakeshift greenhouses doing the job. Finally have lettuce, spinach, carrots, and radishes sprouting. <a href="https://growers.social/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://growers.social/tags/GrowYourOwn" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#GrowYourOwn</a>

Nettle needle feltingHello! I connected some parts of the <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/snowdrop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#snowdrop</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/bookmark" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#bookmark</a>. Just a little more and it will be ready. Have a good day everyone! <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/wip" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#wip</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/flowers" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#flowers</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/needlefelted" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#needlefelted</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/craft" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#craft</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fiberart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fiberart</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/art" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#art</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/smallbusiness" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#smallbusiness</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/pixelfed" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#pixelfed</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/artwork" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#artwork</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/felt" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#felt</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fediverse" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fediverse</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fediart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fediart</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/fedigiftshop" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#fedigiftshop</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/mastoart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#mastoart</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/homedecor" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#homedecor</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/nature" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#nature</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/cute" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#cute</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/giftideas" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#giftideas</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/needlefelting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#needlefelting</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/artist" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#artist</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/garden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#garden</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/sciart" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#sciart</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/handmade" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#handmade</a> <a href="https://mastodon.social/tags/plush" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#plush</a>

Michael / Chgowiz 🎲🎲Got the spinach covered up w/protective cloth. The lettuce goes on the other half of that row later in the week. The west side of the plot has been all hand-tilled and marked out. The east side has been marked, but I don't need to till that for another couple of weeks. At home, I thinned my tomato and marigold seedlings. My bell peppers sprouted! All I'm waiting for are the lavender (which are slow sprouters) and the nasturtiums which I just sowed into trays today.<a href="https://dice.camp/tags/gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#gardening</a> <a href="https://dice.camp/tags/VegetableGarden" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#VegetableGarden</a>

無 Mu<a href="https://ni.hil.ist/tags/Gardening" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#Gardening</a> Pro tip—if you are renting and/or otherwise putting down bags, pots, or other containers where someone is going to weedeat, try to put them on cardboard first, so the weedeater doesn't tear up your containers 😎 <a href="https://a.gup.pe/u/gardening" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@gardening</a>

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