Nostr notes by Jo

Sweetpea colours in the garden today #gardening ...

2025-07-22T13:03:48Z

Sweetpea colours in the garden today #gardening

Settled at last! ...

2025-07-21T20:29:12Z

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Settled at last!

She is back after a half hour ball wanging session and a swim in ...

2025-07-21T19:58:46Z

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She is back after a half hour ball wanging session and a swim in the river

She went out for about an hour, off lead, but just with Stuart as ...

2025-07-21T19:21:51Z

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She went out for about an hour, off lead, but just with Stuart as Storm didn't fancy the rain. So she did not get a good romp with her little mate. She has come back still so full of energy she doesn't know what to do with herself. She has woken the robot vac up twice to try to get it to play with her. Stuart is getting wrapped up to take her out again!

Its a bit damp out at the moment mum #DogsOfMastodon ...

2025-07-21T19:13:52Z

Its a bit damp out at the moment mum #DogsOfMastodon

The horseradish is huge this year. #gardening ...

2025-07-21T13:47:15Z

The horseradish is huge this year. #gardening

Blurry photo of a honey bee using the back door on the runner ...

2025-07-21T13:31:12Z

Blurry photo of a honey bee using the back door on the runner bean flowers that was created by the bumbles to get nectar #pollinators

hoping its not x

2025-07-19T06:15:29Z

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hoping its not x

@npub1u7x…ztt0 how has the rain been? I hope you are all ok? x

2025-07-18T15:39:03Z

peachfront (npub1u7x…ztt0) how has the rain been? I hope you are all ok? x

hope all is ok

2025-07-17T13:47:50Z

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hope all is ok

cleared cache and I have translation, thank you so much! I was ...

2025-07-17T06:49:57Z

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cleared cache and I have translation, thank you so much! I was dreading moving instances

I did, but no longer. He can not help

2025-07-16T13:06:49Z

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I did, but no longer. He can not help

Anyone else on mastodon.green use it on their mobile and get ...

2025-07-16T06:38:06Z

Anyone else on mastodon.green use it on their mobile and get translation? If so what app do you use? I used to but no longer and its a big loss. I have now tried signing in on 4 different servers, mastodon, moshidon, megladon and 1 I forget with no success.
Thinking I shall have to leave .green but don't want to do that if actually its my phone or something

Just got this from a friend, wish I was there. #Wales #Gower ...

2025-07-12T13:23:30Z

Just got this from a friend, wish I was there. #Wales #Gower

I wondered if they made the windows smaller at some point and ...

2025-07-11T17:53:18Z

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I wondered if they made the windows smaller at some point and then again. The one arch on the left does not have the quality of those above

fingers crossed for you and the corn

2025-07-08T20:53:23Z

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fingers crossed for you and the corn

View from an apiary #Wales ...

2025-07-08T13:49:01Z

View from an apiary #Wales

I am going to try to move the BIG fern in the front garden. It ...

2025-07-04T13:08:53Z

I am going to try to move the BIG fern in the front garden. It will be better somewhere where it doesn't have to be trussed up. Obviously, I will do it when its dormant. Anyone done this and have any tips? #gardening

there was an article the other day on the Bbc website about ...

2025-07-02T11:22:21Z

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there was an article the other day on the Bbc website about people trying to grow apples in India. Apparently it is possible but they are inedible.
I was wondering if shade might have help your trees Richard? Not that that is a simple thing to do. Richard Rollinson (npub1fqf…ajkk) gardening group (npub1v5a…ny6w)

thats shocking

2025-07-02T09:15:12Z

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thats shocking

Enchanters nightshade and hedge woundwort flowers and Lords and ...

2025-06-30T20:01:04Z

Enchanters nightshade and hedge woundwort flowers and Lords and Ladies berries in the garden #nativeFlowers

Water lily #gardening ...

2025-06-30T19:52:52Z

Water lily #gardening

The swarm is all settled in in their oddly roofless choice of ...

2025-06-30T17:01:06Z

The swarm is all settled in in their oddly roofless choice of home. Now we must sort them out and give them as many fresh frames of wax as we can without removing all the honey they brought with them #beekeeping

Who says hosta don't have flowers? #gardening ...

2025-06-28T13:16:50Z

Who says hosta don't have flowers? #gardening

First crop of the charlotte potatoes from a 30l pot #GrowYourOwn ...

2025-06-27T16:16:29Z

First crop of the charlotte potatoes from a 30l pot #GrowYourOwn

After her busy walk, Storm has already put herself to bed ...

2025-06-26T18:48:11Z

After her busy walk, Storm has already put herself to bed #DogsOfMastodon

Mud? What mud? #DogsOfMastodon ...

2025-06-25T19:51:47Z

Mud? What mud? #DogsOfMastodon

wooded areas are really hard to photograph I think. The light is ...

2025-06-24T12:17:22Z

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wooded areas are really hard to photograph I think. The light is poor and the clutter can be confusing.

that is a very interesting tree

2025-06-24T12:15:15Z

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that is a very interesting tree

only 80%? Its much, much worse here already

2025-06-24T11:30:21Z

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only 80%? Its much, much worse here already

is there a break forecast? We've gone from hot, but not that ...

2025-06-23T20:13:20Z

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is there a break forecast? We've gone from hot, but not that hot, to windy and chilly in 24 hours

I guess its easy to look butch and lairy despite being tiny when ...

2025-06-23T12:52:54Z

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I guess its easy to look butch and lairy despite being tiny when you are poisonous to almost everything

yes, taking account of the limited choices she, as a women, had ...

2025-06-23T12:25:14Z

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yes, taking account of the limited choices she, as a women, had then and her advancing age

welcome, you will find doing a bio helps

2025-06-22T14:27:43Z

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welcome, you will find doing a bio helps

The nasty, skinny tomatoes that I was ashamed of when they went ...

2025-06-21T09:04:51Z

The nasty, skinny tomatoes that I was ashamed of when they went in have quickly become really strong plants. My only criticism is that the trusses are rather small. The first time I grew this variety, cocktail crush, the trusses were huge, 20 to 30 toms to a truss. #GrowYourOwn

almost anything must have more calories than ants, even big ants!

2025-06-19T18:00:35Z

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almost anything must have more calories than ants, even big ants!

a hawk that eats snails? If they eat slugs too, I want half a ...

2025-06-19T16:57:59Z

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a hawk that eats snails? If they eat slugs too, I want half a dozen

I need to start saving if it does bracken 😂

2025-06-17T12:06:52Z

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I need to start saving if it does bracken 😂

very expensive? Is it petrol or electric? Petrol would have more ...

2025-06-17T11:37:37Z

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very expensive? Is it petrol or electric? Petrol would have more omph. I am rather excited by it

does it actual work on bracken?

2025-06-17T10:10:10Z

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does it actual work on bracken?

wish I had one

2025-06-17T10:06:35Z

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wish I had one

it is a wonderful photo

2025-06-16T19:10:21Z

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it is a wonderful photo

A very happy springer, in a field where she wants to be ...

2025-06-14T19:42:37Z

A very happy springer, in a field where she wants to be #DogsOfMastodon

its not just troughs that attract Welli #DogdOfMastodon ...

2025-06-14T19:33:39Z

its not just troughs that attract Welli #DogdOfMastodon

Welli's been in a trough again #DogsOfMastodon ...

2025-06-14T17:29:54Z

Welli's been in a trough again #DogsOfMastodon

been for a walk by the railway and actually saw a train. ...

2025-06-14T17:08:10Z

been for a walk by the railway and actually saw a train.

The Waverley paddle steamer coming in to Penarth this morning. ...

2025-06-14T09:59:05Z

The Waverley paddle steamer coming in to Penarth this morning. #Wales 📷 my daughters

have to be in a feeder where they can't get out whole nuts, ...

2025-06-13T19:12:27Z

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have to be in a feeder where they can't get out whole nuts, just peck off bits. Otherwise small bird sometimes feed them whole and the babies can't digest them

yes, they have a seed mix in a different feeder which the ...

2025-06-13T18:43:27Z

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yes, they have a seed mix in a different feeder which the sparrows love

I wanted a long straight one but there were none. I had my doubts ...

2025-06-13T18:32:27Z

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I wanted a long straight one but there were none. I had my doubts but this is great actually

bluetits on the new doughnut feeder , they all love it and the ...

2025-06-13T13:25:12Z

bluetits on the new doughnut feeder , they all love it and the less agile birds can sit in the hole #birds

"I know I have had breakfast and, as you say, there is kibble ...

2025-06-13T06:59:48Z

"I know I have had breakfast and, as you say, there is kibble down, but I fancy something toothsome, you know how it is" #DogsOfMastodon

I don't know what's been gnawing this Welsh poppy flower, ...

2025-06-09T12:19:50Z

I don't know what's been gnawing this Welsh poppy flower, but the bumble doesn't mind. Look at the size of her pollen basket. #pollinators #gardening

A few seconds of bubbling water ...

2025-06-08T16:48:22Z

A few seconds of bubbling water

While Stuart was out getting more bits for the replumbing of the ...

2025-06-02T14:22:34Z

While Stuart was out getting more bits for the replumbing of the drain under the sink I tried to rake up the energy to finish filling the dishwasher and put it on. Luckily I decided to have lunch first as I have just realised the dishwasher and washing machine outlets are currently just loose in the cupboard under the sink.🤔

I've been repoting hollyhocks that I grew from seed. Lots of ...

2025-06-01T11:42:06Z

I've been repoting hollyhocks that I grew from seed. Lots of this variety came up, Creme d'Cassis, but only one lone seedling from the white seeds. I so enjoy pottering in the polytunnel on wet days, its too hot on sunny ones. #gardening

The leggy tomatoes are already looking better in the polytunnel, ...

2025-05-30T14:44:21Z

The leggy tomatoes are already looking better in the polytunnel, they could hardly have looked worse #GrowYourOwn

They have the national collection of sarracenia. They were ...

2025-05-30T13:34:01Z

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They have the national collection of sarracenia. They were amazing #CarniverousPlants

I can throroughly recommend Farmyard Nursery, Llandysul. A plant ...

2025-05-30T13:26:49Z

I can throroughly recommend Farmyard Nursery, Llandysul. A plant lovers nursery, almost all grown there, except roses and huchera. They have dozens of polytunnels. A loads of outside plants too. I vowed no more roses and bought this one, which was grown there. The place was very hard to find #gardening

Golden eagles flying back to northern England - BBC News ...

2025-05-29T06:19:20Z

Golden eagles flying back to northern England - BBC News

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62x408deppo

my home town but I haven't been there in donkeys years

2025-05-28T14:36:53Z

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my home town but I haven't been there in donkeys years

Another new stand in place, up on blocks this time, much better ...

2025-05-22T17:17:03Z

Another new stand in place, up on blocks this time, much better #beekeeping

yes, I just checked and they are flint all the way up the coast, ...

2025-05-21T20:00:37Z

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yes, I just checked and they are flint all the way up the coast, billions of tonnes

and not just there, all along the coast I think. I grew up in ...

2025-05-21T19:56:27Z

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and not just there, all along the coast I think. I grew up in Portsmouth and we would get the ferry across the mouth of Langstone Harbour to visit the sandy beach as all the ones in Portsmouth are pebbles

the western end of the island is sandy, horrible blowy sand that ...

2025-05-21T19:44:41Z

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the western end of the island is sandy, horrible blowy sand that gets in your sandwiches and everywhere else

Dogs in the buttercups #DogsOfMastodon ...

2025-05-21T17:33:36Z

Dogs in the buttercups #DogsOfMastodon

Finally, planted the Matucana sweet peas. They have a small, not ...

2025-05-18T17:15:42Z

Finally, planted the Matucana sweet peas. They have a small, not very exciting, bicolour flower, but they are meant to be the most fragrant variety. I have done 2 small planters, one is a bit crowded. I am hoping the ones in the front garden will scent the whole area. The ones in the side garden will have to compete with the roses. #gardening

Washed one of the Roman blinds first thing. Do you think I can ...

2025-05-17T14:01:27Z

Washed one of the Roman blinds first thing. Do you think I can get the batons back in now its dry? Nope. 1 slid in others flatly refuse

in nature there would not be just beech trees though, this is man

2025-05-13T17:13:46Z

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in nature there would not be just beech trees though, this is man

magnificent and cathedral like as beech hangers are they are so ...

2025-05-13T16:48:34Z

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magnificent and cathedral like as beech hangers are they are so sterile though with no undergrowth

Watering the front garden. The downside to almost everything ...

2025-05-08T12:38:15Z

Watering the front garden. The downside to almost everything being in pots. #gardening

First flower on the For Your Eyes Only rose. Pollinators love ...

2025-05-08T12:29:15Z

First flower on the For Your Eyes Only rose. Pollinators love these open roses. I prefer its sister rose Tigers Eye which is yellow. #roses

I think you have misremembered giving me dinner #DogsOfMastodon ...

2025-05-06T17:48:48Z

I think you have misremembered giving me dinner #DogsOfMastodon

I repotted this hosta earlier in the year. Should have done it ...

2025-05-06T10:49:13Z

I repotted this hosta earlier in the year. Should have done it sooner as I did damage some of the new shoots, but it seems happy enough. I love this hosta, its huge and snails don't really touch it. I expect I will have to move it soon, or it will block the path #gardening

Dylan Thomas's boat house in Laugharne has an even better ...

2025-05-02T15:17:34Z

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Dylan Thomas's boat house in Laugharne has an even better view, although I don't know where his desk was

I have planted some sweetpeas. The roots were so tangled, I ...

2025-05-02T12:57:59Z

I have planted some sweetpeas. The roots were so tangled, I should have put them out sooner. I have 2 more trays to find homes for but must buy more compost. #gardening

Liver, kidneys, pancreas all fine, phew! Monitor overnight and ...

2025-05-01T14:47:39Z

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Liver, kidneys, pancreas all fine, phew! Monitor overnight and get different tablets tomorrow if any continuation, in case its whatever Welli had last week. She is having another drink now, which is good. I know we will lose her soon, but as long as she can have an enjoyable life, we will endeavour to keep her going

Bella is home. Been given antispasmodic and had a blood test. ...

2025-05-01T14:30:43Z

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Bella is home. Been given antispasmodic and had a blood test. Results expected within about an hour. I am so relieved she's back as I really didn't think I would see her again. And she has just drunk a little water, the first today.

Having a bad day. Our elderly dog went to vets first thing as bad ...

2025-05-01T12:54:37Z

Having a bad day. Our elderly dog went to vets first thing as bad tum and refused breakfast, which is unheard of. Given bentonite which I couldn't get down her. She's not eating or drinking. Now passing blood and being rushed back in, probably to be admitted. She is 13 🤞 (Also internet is out and my clothesline has broken)

let me guess, another lurch to the right

2025-04-27T17:07:06Z

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let me guess, another lurch to the right

Bluebells Fforestfawr Tongwynlais #Wales ...

2025-04-26T12:38:21Z

Bluebells Fforestfawr Tongwynlais #Wales

If anybody in #Caerphilly is looking to employ an intelligent 19 ...

2025-04-25T16:53:29Z

If anybody in #Caerphilly is looking to employ an intelligent 19 year old who can turn their hand to many things. On the spectrum. They thought they had a job offer and were ecstatic, but it fell through today. Food outlets, pubs?? #FediHire

Given some of the toms bigger pots. I do it once the roots start ...

2025-04-23T12:01:22Z

Given some of the toms bigger pots. I do it once the roots start peeking through the pot holes. I make sure I put the plants deeper so they can grow extra roots from the stem ##GrowYourOwn

New planter is about half full of used compost. Now it will get a ...

2025-04-20T13:00:55Z

New planter is about half full of used compost. Now it will get a layer of horse muck. #gardening

Small but pretty pulmonaria flowers. They start pink and turn ...

2025-04-19T13:52:00Z

Small but pretty pulmonaria flowers. They start pink and turn blue ##gardening

Any idea what this plant is. Dreadful photo through window from ...

2025-04-18T08:18:21Z

Any idea what this plant is. Dreadful photo through window from daughter #gardening

They are fine, the vole was obviously having a night off. Also ...

2025-04-14T07:43:12Z

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They are fine, the vole was obviously having a night off. Also all the transpanted hollyhocks look fine so far.

Suddenly remembered I have forgotten to put the sweetpea ...

2025-04-14T07:27:08Z

Suddenly remembered I have forgotten to put the sweetpea seedlings up away from rampaging voles. Wondering how many are left this morning #gardening

Potted up the hollyhocks. Should have done it a bit sooner I ...

2025-04-13T10:35:53Z

Potted up the hollyhocks. Should have done it a bit sooner I think, lots of roots. I always think I have killed half of them, peat free compost is inclined to be coarse, but time will tell. These are Creme d'Cassis so deep maroon. #gardening

no its just bracken it trying to take over our flower meadow and ...

2025-04-12T18:48:35Z

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no its just bracken it trying to take over our flower meadow and its a nightmare

oh no!

2025-04-12T16:15:47Z

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oh no!

I think it looks excellent, a great planter

2025-04-10T17:05:20Z

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I think it looks excellent, a great planter

Been a wonderful spring for selfset violets, they are everywhere ...

2025-04-06T10:42:18Z

Been a wonderful spring for selfset violets, they are everywhere in the garden #gardening

I was told it by a lady, called Nan, in her 80s who had witnessed ...

2025-04-05T06:46:36Z

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I was told it by a lady, called Nan, in her 80s who had witnessed it as a young child and not understood at the time. I guess it would have been around WW1

there was one in a village I lived near. Story was that the vicar ...

2025-04-04T19:39:35Z

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there was one in a village I lived near. Story was that the vicar had a drink problem and drank most of the funds raised to build it, so tin was the only option. He also had a wandering eye and drove his poor wife to stand on the bridge in the village, hold up her skirts and declare this isn't good enough for Jenkins.
They knocked it down and put up something posher in the 90s. I thought it a great loss

Celandines, celandines and more celandines. ...

2025-04-03T17:32:02Z

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Celandines, celandines and more celandines.

The ground was thick with celandines at the 1st apiary today. ...

2025-04-03T16:46:32Z

The ground was thick with celandines at the 1st apiary today. Thousands of them. A few primroses too.

Its one of those days that looks beautiful until you step out in ...

2025-04-02T10:51:54Z

Its one of those days that looks beautiful until you step out in to it. There is a bitter wind. Off to dismantle an out of the way apiary. Lovely spot, but too far out to make sense. Plus the bees there, no matter how often we requeen, are just plain nasty #beekeeping

The face of a dog that's wondering what her dad is doing out ...

2025-04-02T09:35:28Z

The face of a dog that's wondering what her dad is doing out without her #DogsOfMastodon

Sun dog. Its amazing how much terriers like to bake in the sun ...

2025-03-31T14:50:57Z

Sun dog. Its amazing how much terriers like to bake in the sun #DogsOfMastodon