2026-07-27T17:44:03Z https://nostr.ae Helena https://nostr.ae/npub17m0krc59v246whh9fnkjy22hw45dkz7dcghw5n82rltuqvek829sv7ak8u https://media.mastodon.scot/accounts/avatars/109/370/382/079/375/102/original/828da1a148305b2f.jpeg https://media.mastodon.scot/accounts/avatars/109/370/382/079/375/102/original/828da1a148305b2f.jpeg https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9xpf4cggm2qt6x6rpflf3ulpqtsndgqkdyah37d3slhv8ry5yz5qzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkvus4h2 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszr5vkhz863qmh3ufef9u0g8f7a6nfrhpaq573wq0y90f8ptt0kyqt0706v'>nevent1q…706v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I see the flowers every year, but have only heard a cuckoo once here in Fife <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1tgv68cgxvgyykrg7tvyuz9hqty349ww4qx6l75jwea2pw6gd9ujqsphpj2" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Rick Gaehl</span> (<span class="italic">npub1tgv…hpj2</span>)</a></span> 2026-05-09T08:30:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszazg69fx2fjdsfcng9jravfr68vtwa88zz2xgwsvjsqg4tvprkcczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkfx2p4a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswm77ynw8zhqpzx7wfkx3j22qaaeywhmnvn29gpnrxd5yxpk558xqyvhwfc'>nevent1q…hwfc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>they are called cuckoo flower as they traditionally flower when the cuckoos return (or so I read) 2026-05-09T08:26:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2vzgad8gtmkfx929t4rnsc83tm2fxdexj54756suakjyeuzzn4tgzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk7gkvpc In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdt7l4ewm289zx7h4qftrrnnuvj5t6vpmn30qd93ph89f3mptr0xcdst3yn'>nevent1q…t3yn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I’ve used all sorts, depending on what is available, <br/>Straw, wool, wood chip, grass cuttings, seaweed, weeds (without seed heads), as well as leaf mold, compost, anything suitable really! <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1sancp758qz9pm2yq4yd2nwqdvhkeuekwd5kk8g4hylvkfxfcf3tqs5jgxu" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>DoomsdaysCW</span> (<span class="italic">npub1san…jgxu</span>)</a></span> 2026-04-25T19:06:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsy4n7kh39q6t0ak6ynnr5quf9wlj8s6wqg9c54hvx7aaesl4emuyszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk0540tz In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrtggavshhez9t20uhsc9369qtt6sq8ug885hv0ysjftxckud680snyeqfa'>nevent1q…eqfa</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>you could chop &amp; drop anything you did want to clear, using that as a mulch layer too. <br/><br/>(Thank you very mulch- lol) 2026-04-25T19:03:02Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfhwqs2mlghwztmlpj9nqp05e4v6tk4wa95qxdfuka9hmu0jp4yfgzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkmc873k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvmvw7pf6eeumnwdatakqpa640wmwc03k6fd8x6rzp5u9xm5kw9zsz889g6'>nevent1q…89g6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>mulch mulch mulch! <br/>It protects the soil, keeps the water from evaporating and can help add organic matter into the soil- meaning it will hold more water over time. <br/>Grow more Perennial veg- should be well established and able to resist temp changes/extremes as they have more resources stored. <br/>Store as much rainwater as possible for use in the garden (water butts and also in the soil)<br/>Leave more weeds! Keep the ground covered if possible. <br/>#ClimateChangeGardening 2026-04-25T18:19:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw6548srh5cusnz34y0nvd0pqcusj4pxxx4qvah4hz0tc0hamhhgszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkqtxtre I’m enjoying the lovely bright greens of spring. And the mushrooms are popping up. <br/><br/>#FungiFriday #Fungi<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/461/231/063/414/087/original/5df6419e2084e42e.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-24T19:08:02Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszt9jr2fgcvg2845yfssrcvvhqppj0mnee9d02vfck2j903y4w0sszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagklsqfdp North sea on a bright sunny day. All the blues and the white of the waves hitting the shore.<br/>#MeerMittwoch<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/450/290/359/843/589/original/69888e12faedb40b.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-22T20:45:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs90h7zm8atwegxckllv7tucxer8tsqe3tkgkm5n5cla4qz3wlj44czyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkqfxa99 Snail with a pretty shell <br/>#Snail #MagicInTheMundane<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/449/118/192/344/249/original/e42f78ec9186d522.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-22T15:47:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsq4vqvkpp7cqw3rusgtwu9sjuadzduvw2qlqu5y32kv6qm6fqxktczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkwsxkyl A harts tongue fern lives just under this old drain grate.<br/>I love seeing fern leaves unfold, so this is an exciting time of year for me<br/>Always searching for the perfect crozier tip. <br/>#fern<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/444/202/865/393/634/original/5e1bee400556219d.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-21T19:00:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspjsn2y5de8g7re7734g8y4gzxmysws7mv6nu0th784stxsyr4wvszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkv4wkka In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsvxlyh7raqz7m8k8tagv2dcyp6t87ccjw6ql0hn6n09vpw3pdw0mq5uznf9'>nevent1q…znf9</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Woohoo! We have courgette germination! <br/>6 days after sowing (they’ve been on a heat mat) they are not all up yet, but enough to be convincing. <br/>Maybe I’ll keep going with this gardening lark a while longer. <br/>#gardening 2026-04-18T07:35:41Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvxlyh7raqz7m8k8tagv2dcyp6t87ccjw6ql0hn6n09vpw3pdw0mqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkftjpmh I sowed courgette seeds yesterday and they are *still* not up. <br/>What kind of a scam is this? <br/>——<br/><br/>Checks again<br/><br/>Still not up. <br/><br/>#Gardening 2026-04-13T09:37:51Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs83mrxefcqvdls88vxzhv53scaevwgq9gz6m3972nl7llxaw79jhszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkml067w Hawthorn is leafing out, soon the lichen will be harder to spot. <br/>#LichenSubscribe<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/390/768/522/216/831/original/54b9c0510f3e7971.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-12T08:32:13Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs80l80yu5wm4m20lsxscjr9v65uyxnrk7l4d65udq8z3x5xw2j0sszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagku05ppp More biochar info <br/>Seems very sensible info, mentions using it for long term carbon storage at the end. <br/><br/>The Truth about Biochar: How to use it correctly (and what to avoid)<br/><br/>From Sunnyside Soil <br/><br/><a href="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RTcY90g0wIs&amp;pp=ugUHEgVlbi1VUw%3D%3D&amp;ra=m">https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RTcY90g0wIs&amp;pp=ugUHEgVlbi1VUw%3D%3D&amp;ra=m</a><br/><br/>#Biochar #CarbonSequestration #SolarPunkSunday 2026-04-08T10:25:43Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszmhcahn6u3gf98ygrsketsa8gsjmp0nkweeya5uw4hplx83dvcegzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk08lzdw Weird (cool) thing spotted today. <br/>I’d noticed one of my sundews (Drosera binata) was a bit overwhelmed by the sphagnum moss it was growing in, with leaves still below the surface of the moss. <br/>I removed the top growth of the moss and found that the leaves had started growing new plantlets from the ends. <br/>I’d not seen that before with Sundews. <br/>Excellent bit of vegetative propagation. New plants in new homes and old plant free from the moss.<br/>#Sundew #Drosera #propagation #InsectivorousPlant<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/336/614/634/667/241/original/8f8f790311c20531.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/336/614/674/316/805/original/33c4ab6be229cfde.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/336/614/684/363/103/original/07e0e647ad1bc06d.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-02T19:06:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqvjhqc9lxn6t5cl60rnnjfaa6l36u6wq0lnjzftudf6a85jlqn3qzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk423ajr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsykl3vryg7m92h3fzzd93k4m33vye07vz2dgvhmms889la0hsw0ecrc7ehc'>nevent1q…7ehc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I wonder what it was called before him. <br/>(Rabbit hole opens) 2026-04-02T08:45:55Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs07tftf3jqd3f45xxdsr9aseccllm9fq0ddrc56urr67a62xfqn7gzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkllzju0 It’s flowering quince (Chaenomeles) time of year again. <br/>Such a nice peachy colour. <br/>Morning and sunny afternoon photos <br/>#BloomScrolling<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/333/973/093/289/226/original/87ad573af065d1d7.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/333/973/073/441/218/original/7d67f11b5da55d6d.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-04-02T07:47:27Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqnl8v6l0egzsufht6kc83c43qn3w35h9kszlgnxjp840xrz8meeczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk0zapvn A tiny mossy beauty by the path side. <br/>I got a little bit of a querying look from a group of passer-by’s when I took this. <br/><br/>#mosstodon #SmallWonders<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/313/484/633/596/788/original/805fbbfb67dbf74e.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-29T16:58:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfqdgca8uwxl5m34mt3hq0rnjzdxczpnvp6hp4wtlrwhe0pex2eaczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagksg3y39 Things like the red tipped lichen are why it takes me so long to walk anywhere, if you don’t pay attention to the little things along the way, you miss the wonder &amp; beauty just beside the path. <br/><br/>#LichenSubscribe #mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/312/948/008/330/596/original/e17881c2e7a8eefb.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-29T14:37:51Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsy3v34s73s3uv3p0yyl8a08huyugewzl0l70aj0je5yvd96rys0nqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkatkned In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq0jrcs8leqzp9vv9p4mz90k895auh8p9wx2k6ez0ca0djd9phzwqmtylm6'>nevent1q…ylm6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It’s great that there are a few places pushing for more nature friendly gardens-<br/>I just read ‘We are the ARK’ which has a website too <br/><a href="https://wearetheark.org/">https://wearetheark.org/</a><br/>Suggesting we give back half our garden space to nature. <br/><br/>#SolarPunkSunday #gardening 2026-03-29T09:29:13Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsffr2hxd4afuyfl5phknzq8gczrg7lega4d0jhxkwhekx24hwqfsszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkvq80mg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfrj7v3q9lyvhapcxglew6nf77e2ay2eggesyhvh76n6acck69w8gjnr9rs'>nevent1q…r9rs</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I couldn’t follow the link- hoping it’s just because everyone was rushing to view it too! <br/><br/>So much land is collectively under individuals care that making whatever space you have better for wildlife could have a massive positive impact. <br/><br/>And the more people who do it the more connected the space becomes for wildlife.<br/>Tell your neighbours why you are going it &amp; they might join in. 2026-03-29T09:13:25Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfkyu8v9hlx2k7fykyyrud9rraerzeevk0vlyqus05559zvwmw6rszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk8ng6cz Another photo from the Falls of Bruar walk, there were lots and lots of lichen, on the trees, on the ground, the air must be good there.<br/>Maybe not too much browsing either, as the bilberry plants didn’t only grow in crevices and tricky to access places. <br/>#LichenSubscribe #FallsOfBruar<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/285/340/726/693/532/original/cf4248a34a7c21bd.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-24T17:39:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdt4yq2ez24lkndgsrrzs39xd8ftefgujpak7qpk4hpnr4kf3nqaczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk3epdwc Look,<br/><br/>All I want is for everyone to be respected, fed and housed and their needs met.<br/><br/>For the environment cared for and also respected for it’s role in our survival.<br/><br/>For jobs not to be extractive, and provide enough free time for people to thrive.<br/><br/>For trees to line every street.<br/><br/>For public transport to be easy and the first choice for almost every journey. <br/><br/>It’s not so much to ask is it? 2026-03-22T09:52:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsr3f02hhrm02hr3fwgfwnwjw6lg3q8x8ddwh25dxua5puaggrzmvqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagksyylwq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0v62awzdgdpjgf85umshzkyj9rh9jw9wkrzlcyr75hysv48txctcp9ys5w'>nevent1q…ys5w</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Lovely &amp; I really like the composition of the photo with the pine cone. 2026-03-20T19:35:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs28gyyx7cm4klj3r93ajpxfcncah6m4dln2r6vcjhhw7agze6msfszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkecregz Moss catching the light and my eye today <br/>#Mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/234/868/573/807/578/original/50157b44277e81b6.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-15T19:39:10Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2jgap3cwd8pk2ql4amjc00cmmkqgrgxzlj7xfe9pt3hp67f8rf9szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkkzqcm6 A mossy log. <br/><br/>#mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/205/856/934/668/653/original/8967a4b6bf2acabe.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-10T16:40:46Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfvvh467e6thfh4x44m4y5qfrzkutmt4xl7c6usfjhpj33x0jtkpszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkf4kzhc Morning, after the rain, and before the sun. <br/>Raindrops still clinging to last year’s seed heads, reflecting trees. <br/>#MagicInTheMundane<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/189/780/787/522/263/original/0e94686c2477aac2.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-07T20:34:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8jg52s6ffpwel6tw4y7ww8tgn5hpqek6v5njqnllf78xhy3fgkpqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkxqlvte A lichen crusted rock on top of a wall that looks like a map of various provinces. <br/><br/>#LichenSubscribe #MagicInTheMundane<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/175/968/164/609/830/original/62b0af30ffc54103.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-03-05T10:02:04Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsg2uvhc72qdcqvwsl3h8ud5lry8wale8yzq54smul6jv9vm3fuynszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkpel6tv Enjoying all the moss spore capsule stems and the way they catch the light. <br/>#mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/133/371/541/101/923/original/559504ccf6ed7e22.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-25T21:26:41Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyvp98st4m46dqv0x4w96fktmqdcqavyalapjhg5c7h3asze7fx7qzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagky87t89 The Conversation- Scrapping business class could halve aircraft emissions <br/><br/>“Many of those may complain about the inconvenience of economy class. But perhaps that’s not a bad thing: it could create an even stronger incentive to reduce the number of non-essential journeys.”<br/><br/>I like the idea of removing a display of conspicuous wealth <br/><br/><a href="https://theconversation.com/scrapping-business-class-could-halve-aviation-emissions-new-study-275474">https://theconversation.com/scrapping-business-class-could-halve-aviation-emissions-new-study-275474</a> 2026-02-24T08:16:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvz790prme3sfkw9ccfd2nw32hjcynkzzjr9pa76j8v4hheg7de7szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk0wam8r Sunny day today, getting in some #BloomScrolling with the witch-hazel at work.<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/121/638/246/530/324/original/f2aba0e1722c175d.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-23T19:43:01Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfmnrvcdenhk27dwdy9t03fajm87cg8gdwrk05txsj2xcvk0jqvvczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagklwrc75 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8tu4d4307egwxlcmaa5qywhwzcfznqm7qkz34l5w0drctvj52xuc7nwxzr'>nevent1q…wxzr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think it should work - you might need to crush it a bit and add it to the compost heap to give it a microbe boost. <br/>I have the wormery run off which should be full of microbes, so I used that to add the microbes. 2026-02-22T18:06:43Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrkpe030wveneh4qnraeu36rt7rm7f6fsguqg9rnj69d2v5n0hy8gzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk5csyw6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsz9pl2g2cjnnnj7lds0g64mhttu2avttjjgv08xr9znq57lxk7dugzh6l9x'>nevent1q…6l9x</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The biochar will help aerate the soil, add microbiology help with water retention and make a long term store of inert carbon. <br/>The biochar burn stores more carbon than is burnt off, making it a net carbon store despite the fire.<br/><br/>We get woodchip as a waste product from the local tree surgeon.<br/><br/>I also managed to get some willow offcuts from a local basket weaver’s class &amp; will try those next. They will also try making biochar with the rest of their offcuts.<br/><br/>#Biochar #SolarPunkSunday 2026-02-22T17:56:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsz9pl2g2cjnnnj7lds0g64mhttu2avttjjgv08xr9znq57lxk7dugzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk3fjpf2 Incase anyone is interested in the Biochar burn I did the other day here’s how it worked for me (I was not sure what to expect- so feel like it might help others)<br/>I used a biochar kiln, with an inner &amp; outer sleeve. The inner sleeve has holes at the bottom and very top only. <br/>The fuel was riddled woodchip (to stop too small particles blocking airflow)<br/>1 You can see the gasses coming through the top airholes &amp; burning off. <br/>2 flames go pale/invisible<br/>3 quenched char<br/><br/>#Biochar #SolarPunkSunday<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/115/485/028/461/557/original/531d74a78bff295b.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/115/485/041/239/236/original/876d276bfd0b2e93.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/115/484/908/521/869/original/7e23dc8ecd1496a2.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-22T17:48:09Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw0z3v7ef3ghex0aa028k9mfx6n0te83dajyl9u4hsyf2vns270mczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk0xypz2 Successful biochar burn today with the domestic woodchip kiln. <br/>The heat and water created this beautiful pattern on the kiln surface. <br/><br/>#MagicInTheMundane<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/104/425/930/242/847/original/27d102dbd544e547.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-20T18:52:52Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdkwu0y3h70g4jnk6s8hwun7spenay5qqs44dlqwqtvc6whweehagzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkcqmz0k In case it’s helpful to anyone in Ireland, Scotland or North of England I just remembered about this great website that puts out what to sow now posts <br/>Current post:<br/><br/><a href="https://nickykylegardening.com/what-to-sow-in-february-2026/">https://nickykylegardening.com/what-to-sow-in-february-2026/</a><br/><br/>She has a polytunnel and outdoor space. <br/><br/>It’s really handy for reminders of what to sow. Probably useful further afield with adaptions. <br/><br/>Edit :someone having trouble accessing the link, main website here <a href="https://nickykylegardening.com/">https://nickykylegardening.com/</a><br/>If that helps? <br/>#Gardening 2026-02-20T08:17:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspt3vp6lv76fqe9wc49cwhsxfa3xztzmkrny24luppwxea3v7zqrczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkmls0h2 It snowed a bit the other day. It’s easy to forget that water might not be too accessible for the moss when it’s frozen. The moss is still a lovely bright green though. <br/>#mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/098/221/430/195/626/original/2dc042622947517b.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-19T16:29:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsflq528hgvfvlsvm2ahw57cdx9jquuycgk8fuffagsatvyqmwpnuczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk0yvp2w In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs86h09cfer3lzwahmtdg00pf72qhsk576fhsps7mrqrvr0q9hke8q0vwh67'>nevent1q…wh67</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>tbf we’ve got rain forecast for later today. <br/>But more sun due Tuesday<br/>Have some blue sky from here (taken yesterday )<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/074/633/372/158/303/original/3e9dc04897538f4b.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-15T12:26:35Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqu0mvj5wncngvdtls5cekx7wkpc3g8tddh2myqfwh5tza82qye8czyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk84zvak Cold and frosty days just now, with beautiful blue skies. <br/>I keep looking at the little things and enjoying them. Like:<br/>The light through flower petals. <br/>The ice in the puddles.<br/>The way the frost interacts with the dead fern leaves we leave in the garden as sheltering spots for insects. <br/><br/>#TheWorldIsStillBeautiful #Frostodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/074/386/901/431/462/original/a3383e3c441708f8.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-15T11:32:48Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8v4phywlhnfteyndt9cwqk4wp4uvujmv36e4y2pjuxw2k0nuk9xszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk6jjhlw The liverwort in the greenhouse is very happy these days. (It put itself there, we’re not growing it intentionally)<br/>Lots of Gemmae in the Gemma cups ready to spread. <br/><br/>#Liverwort<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/069/831/094/270/428/original/5d7517ca01892190.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/069/831/069/056/890/original/3058d2a187a08635.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/069/831/007/923/202/original/a0dd7d32c09c366e.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-14T16:20:06Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszcs4050gyre7c6app9f50krpe77wdu0j5l9welh3fg8nne0flfhgzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkysngvt RE: <a href="https://mastodon.social/@AltTextHealthCheck/116057604522053459">https://mastodon.social/@AltTextHealthCheck/116057604522053459</a><br/><br/>Whoop whoop! Mastodon.scot at the top of the list in this alt text health check. <br/>Not at 100% yet though. <br/>Good work everyone.<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note17cu9kfsclxrxmgn37fmq99sqkr3ya32krlx8twz2wtaplzg6fx2q0crtxm" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note17cu…rtxm</a></span><br/> </div> Results from tracking 16,900 images across 1,062 instances from the mstdn.social federated timeline. <br/><br/>Then filtering down to the top 1000 instances by active user from instances.social who had posted at least 24 images (1.5x the average).<br/> <img src="https://files.mastodon.social/media_attachments/files/116/057/604/450/878/011/original/1a040232ad8650fc.png"> <br/> </blockquote> 2026-02-13T12:16:35Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxud4lw3mvm5mf7g4mn2nyt5atgl5tw5rpyg2a2v87888z9y54jvczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk4uq3ld Spotted this washed up seaweed I didn’t recognise. It looked very terrestrial plant-like. Turns out it’s called sea oak. <br/>#MagicInTheMundane #Seaweed<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/063/031/337/199/309/original/3ffa7a426e974b50.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/063/031/376/396/620/original/4cb1038baa020ad5.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-13T11:20:16Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrmft2dkxtws0mu5jnnemgzxx004mnfa7paq2rzhldj0ckkss9p5czyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk3lymhc Delicate vein tracery on this Apple of Peru/Shoo-fly seed case that has been sitting out all winter on the plant. <br/>#MagicInTheMundane<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/056/471/262/839/362/original/f677bc9bdcdcb303.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-12T07:31:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw79u82rkr2e7z35ax9nj7xqnlcmtc5v06u0l44tz9n5c2ycjsa9gzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkpga0cu This lichen looked like a pom pom on the end of the tree branch. <br/>#LichenSubscribe<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/053/759/347/499/982/original/d71928beeb8f02d0.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-11T20:00:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvyjxp4pynn9835gwh7x9xus0hyfrk0vrv4tkd87qrvqwafzjalwgzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkktq753 Helebores in the garden are flowering - I’ve turned them to the camera for the photos <br/>#BloomScrolling #Helebores<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/047/970/772/275/515/original/4eea8cb2d25191e5.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/047/970/884/439/713/original/ef0519e013e7df5c.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-10T19:30:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw844ft39n9gkvjxzh84sgqhlhn8cz3rn7kpq70lrsqvrnc8kc8qqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk20vewr 2 Nice sticks today! <br/>Yellow brain fungus on one &amp; an extremely lichen covered stick. <br/>#Sticks2026<br/>#LichenSubscribe #Fungi<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/042/607/596/986/996/original/9d471f03b853437c.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/042/607/562/414/823/original/9b73e9421b1e38b4.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-09T20:46:07Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2pt2dzmeyl6rse5vg5wch657zxm4upnkxwmemggxfw6k4rrk9k2gzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkqgv88n Huzzah! The sun came out and the crocus started to open! <br/>#BloomScrolling #Crocus<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/035/463/796/828/995/original/57e6f9abca393873.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-08T14:28:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2la3elmmy7609ddur6jzfj23dhr9d9m9cacj6lpnx6x7x6n4wm7szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagknv6pwh Pale green moss and dark green trees. <br/>The rain keeps raining. <br/>#mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/034/863/260/294/166/original/654f78bce82bcc3e.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-08T11:55:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfx97ry0egf2qp2ngn9mdrfac6wuuzw9nra4we2n8unpy096v6n4szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk2sss5t This year’s rhyme “Find nice sticks in 2026” - thanks to my granny for the year rhyme tradition. <br/>I found a nice stick yesterday. <br/>#Sticks2026 #LichenSubscribe<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/017/058/715/284/142/original/e2a2a0872dee09cf.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/017/059/738/282/016/original/814281f97671ffc4.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/017/059/807/314/749/original/574b7416c2f41fd0.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-05T08:36:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx5a9erskj2asfuja4wrg8wmceh5hakgcjy6q9j0gun64h9nymytqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkny5vzk The moss likes this never ending rain at least. <br/>#mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/013/270/264/959/019/original/16bae458a884ae6b.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-04T16:25:18Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgukrempex3fmj5g9nu6ngkgx6wywz8ngg3pzg3d3jv4l4hq6p7uqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk745cmy More rain, more lichen falling off trees.<br/>Hopefully the ground stores of water will be topping up nicely. <br/>#LichenSubscribe<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/116/013/225/853/981/052/original/f73b9df5c5f4124c.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-02-04T16:14:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs80ekzr86dweuh8f64jcs5yanhkymtrrt285rvrcztm3w5f48va7szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkw9strh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsp46hv7wasn8fkuujzf7a72lvfg9umghnxxzaz5l0vr83kndrp4uq62rhvy'>nevent1q…rhvy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I have been steering clear of vermiculite &amp; perlite recently after finding out about the high energy costs of expanding the volcanic rocks. <br/><br/>In the UK peat free compost is available in the bigger gardening shops. <br/>Monty Don (presenter of a popular gardening show) has been a good peat free advocate from what I hear 2026-02-01T15:39:03Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstuctvpfwhvg09esfaaf29pzq758qq8qhu94vupvwz2agru5t4ysczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkwkpkdg I managed to tell another 40 odd people yesterday about the importance of peatland and why they shouldn’t buy compost unless it says peat free on it. <br/>They also got some sphagnum moss* to take home in a jar to grow their own peat bog (over the next 500 years).<br/><br/>*sphagnum was responsibly sourced, grown in my garden from a small batch of dried sphagnum moss for hanging baskets bought c. 15 years ago. <br/><br/>#SolarPunkSunday #PeatBogs #ClimateAction 2026-02-01T10:11:48Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsd5klnnpa672t3sh70zldgwew7ttt0aw52sqg0ng4lstyp2wlhmrczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkphk32p In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs080lzghggjnl0ssca5mapqjhg8v7ny3sl9m4ezy83s94kwh37t6gd4m7pq'>nevent1q…m7pq</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I switched autocorrect off, turns out I can make my own glaring errors without it. 2026-02-01T09:14:36Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsppu454wjeylsa9q3fusgzf9gycely79zp6064md8acmkkdsavmgczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk7pzepf Still managing to find good sticks in 2026. <br/>We’ve had days of rain, lots of twigs and sticks have come down from up trees. Including this fungi covered one. <br/>#Sticks2026 #FungiFriday<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/985/651/113/883/355/original/168b93ffa55447d5.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-30T19:24:46Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszva4k7vmhtry4ylhffflmtsrw9lzlpe778wq3hgfh7sylc024wpqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk6p0fzs Frozen icy bubbles in water trays left outside during one of our recent hard freezes. <br/>I like the way the ice captures the bubbles trying to escape.<br/>Keep looking for magic in the small things- it’s still there. <br/>#MagicInTheMundane #Frostodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/983/084/834/840/594/original/daf3330434107079.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-30T08:29:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs04pjwam0pr02uyqnw53pexlr60f64rgfz2nxj86gy4djdrr8v0sqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk7vkr79 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8wu5de86wvy057dlg8am8a3lfu3d9mf5v7m89te6yry07d86ccgsxvt3xk'>nevent1q…t3xk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I think it&#39;s a similar thing to the fad Orcas were doing wearing a salmon on their head. It&#39;s just a phase they are going through because they see others do it, <br/>They&#39;ll be back to passing puffer fish, or tipping over yachts again soon 2026-01-29T22:36:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsz3xhnawyuryzuxjusskdvlqgys8jalu8qcvd9u42tfehqm6f40vqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk7rl85d Muddy patterns found in the bottom of a plant tray. <br/>#MagicInTheMundane<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/974/221/975/310/189/original/d09a69dc08f09ad6.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-28T18:56:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqckst9m5hvyv0gju8wjfpghhu27vcvhlvsjjz466jwggz4fndqagzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkm4rgc4 The firepit must have been put away wet last time someone used it. <br/>The rust is a bright pop of colour against the dark base, it caught my eye in the dark shed. <br/>#MagicInTheMundane<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/963/226/809/817/302/original/278f96520f445564.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-26T20:18:16Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv5vpwssgcdk457lw0fepv35k8wxxd4xsd5dfq2kz9yw7ujvqsvrczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkxkpll9 Looking for magic now more than ever.<br/>Red cabbages always look so amazing once cut open. <br/>#MagicInTheMundane<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/960/373/851/912/208/original/fb54aa974be7a08f.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-26T08:15:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqtgcx3rz3x0lkr42gskkny2w7yxcdh0vz6qdd7m3eq7f2hyd9d9gzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkvme0c2 Snail or slug trails on a grit box. <br/>They have been wandering around eating the algae that’s grown on the lid in the wet winter weather. <br/>#MagicInTheMundane<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/955/490/355/094/787/original/a57def987ee1e83f.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-25T11:31:26Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs95uxnfmrlt253er9crlr2g0sss6whv45jl55p59h24cgl47a6zdgzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkgk24av It’s driech outside, grey, low light and mizzling rain. <br/>These mushrooms were a pop of colour on an old cut log. #fungi<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/951/264/261/853/725/original/510477a3d4fb320e.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-24T17:36:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstzjsy7kgkw5kt83nz7mcsudyet7gqmsuanphw2428fxq2fz3hh8szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkpgv7ed This is what happens when you let 6 plants of corn salad/lambs lettuce self seed in a raised bed. <br/>Scottish January salads are go. <br/>#GrownForgagedHarvested #salad<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/949/272/391/179/895/original/a1cf30eca4dc0c1b.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-24T09:09:55Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdx7qkgn09vyzlmrdwmwe8vz4sh9kzwklyx4k7th747f30d9s2k4szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkjm78eg One cold and frosty morning recently, I looked in a mini pond and saw that the ice had started forming into a fern like crystal on the surface of the water.<br/>Tricky to get a decent picture of it &amp; it melted away later, but It was there &amp; I marvelled at it. <br/>#MagicInTheMundane #Frostodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/933/921/474/595/285/original/786f9a0f3b36d6d7.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-21T16:06:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsg36042argwlmh3cfjg6mgjjs2sxl7v22p7sc7h55tzns3p37972szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkdmfmle Work got funding for a biochar kiln, one that works with woodchip.<br/><br/>We have a local friendly tree surgeon.<br/>We have compost heaps &amp; worm run off to ‘activate’ the charcoal.<br/><br/>This year we’ll be starting to store more carbon in an inert state in the soil, in a way that will retain water, provide habitat for the soil microbes &amp; use the woodchip that would otherwise be waste.<br/>Next, we can lend it out locally for others to make their own biochar.<br/><br/>#SolarPunkSunday #Biochar #ClimateAction 2026-01-18T12:05:12Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs04yqpzgw6f9vtn4g4svqwgkzmf9v83pdajldyuuc38hugxue27zczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkexyazp Moss on a brick wall catching the late afternoon sun. <br/>#Mosstodon #TheWorldIsStillBeautiful<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/911/769/521/816/974/original/e1b34450911b6223.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-17T18:12:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsql6rnf07j6snrtgnfm223nl7dh3l9drxjdx2r3kh08vxv55zmvvqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk3kwmpv Having just discovered a new hashtag #TheWorldIsStillBeautiful I saw this piece of magic today when the freezing fog lifted for a bit and the sun tried to shine through.<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/906/027/284/829/570/original/6cfbe6b8b809ad46.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-16T17:51:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp0zkskfkvwa7wuanmahe462822g6c6fdpfazvkz06h0yekfrjs0szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagktx2jk5 Just back from the Dundee V&amp;A <br/>“Indigenous Gardens: An Evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, Amanda Thomson and Rosa Vasquez Espinoza”<br/>Excellent and inspiring - also a great way to catch up with people in the area with common values.<br/><br/>#reciprocity #IndigenousGardens #Dundee 2026-01-15T21:47:55Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyp3hmqg2u5u8shutsllsnkg9fx3555lxr99qp0h78j3x4yuyjawqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkvduddn Moss following the fault lines on a stone in a wall. <br/>#Mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/898/404/630/128/408/original/ab839133465bd71a.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-15T09:33:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspytz8mevtth6qlyl5dcc9xews469sj46mwuvnntrw456gsc3zuwczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk608jun In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqszpgh36yv8c7wgagm4v3zqtutf0zg3jn2rljk8a4z3l72lz4czssc69njaj'>nevent1q…njaj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>brilliant!<br/>We need lots of people everywhere to focus on growing more native (to their own area) plants &amp; let the bugs eat some of them, even the leaves 😀 2026-01-10T19:18:39Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxgnhmg325fdkjnvrkjzla7wtrgfqlgst8x6ruc647n3t9f6u7t5szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkqeymuy Freezing fog all day today. <br/>#frostodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/860/752/549/306/195/original/cd4cc91d83d490e1.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/860/755/417/095/392/original/11e80dcc709db3f1.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/860/755/495/830/401/original/26a1835fe5f1865c.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-08T17:58:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs26tkdjfhyqvvjxjc2e7meelufjk2l0gq2wzky0gfvq2vgshql2mszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkyguj3x My new year rhyme is getting off to a good start -I found several “good sticks in 2026” today (also wrote the year wrong at least once in the course of the day). <br/>Feel free to share your good sticks with #Sticks2026 and alt text. <br/><br/>#LichenSubscribe<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/843/913/552/220/797/original/2f6679369f9e9463.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-05T18:39:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw6xmd9xjv2dwmj555s8nvzlxwvtc3e547my2w4fp8tecamck7x0qzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk4fw404 RE: <a href="https://stefanbohacek.online/@roots/115814247601769366">https://stefanbohacek.online/@roots/115814247601769366</a><br/><br/>This is the plant Rapunzel was named for. <br/>Campanula rapunculus (Rampion) was the edible plant Rapunzels mother-to-be sent the father-to-be into the witches garden to harvest so she could eat it. <br/><br/>The witch caught the father stealing from her garden &amp; the price for his theft was the baby. <br/><br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Person"><a itemprop="url" href="/npub1y4ac3467muruazk79z3kfhsnv568yd4wahw6gmvlaxqkq7zq5g5spvwl4p" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1"><span>Roots</span> (<span class="italic">npub1y4a…wl4p</span>)</a></span><br/><br/>#EdiblePlants #FairyStories #Rapunzel<blockquote class="border-l-05rem border-l-strongpink border-solid"><div class="-ml-4 bg-gradient-to-r from-gray-100 dark:from-zinc-800 to-transparent mr-0 mt-0 mb-4 pl-4 pr-2 py-2">quoting <br/><span itemprop="mentions" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/Article"><a itemprop="url" href="/note1e7x8pp4yn29jx007356w7ffug4vde374yhsqymm5kazh3xfp4qcsrjtcle" class="bg-lavender dark:prose:text-neutral-50 dark:text-neutral-50 dark:bg-garnet px-1">note1e7x…tcle</a></span><br/> </div> Campanula rapunculus. <a href="https://images.wur.nl/digital/collection/coll13/id/739/">https://images.wur.nl/digital/collection/coll13/id/739/</a><br/><br/><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanula_rapunculus">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campanula_rapunculus</a><br/><br/>#plants #roots #illustration<br/> <img src="https://sbonline.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com/media_attachments/files/115/814/247/595/380/226/original/9c6938183aacea8c.jpg"> <br/> </blockquote> 2026-01-04T17:50:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstr22e5xtd23ngnjlmpg5pq0l3r292zvgw7ze6xvn5adgydl8n5qqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk6u9a44 #SilentSunday<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/836/316/148/491/733/original/d54884c0d96e9483.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-04T10:21:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspgkgflc3zzk4mlszv6mxpt8yylp5purxduns2s02yfrynqge8suczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk6acvjl 22 different plants in flower spotted on the New Year Plant Hunt today in Fife. <br/>Most surprising being the Hazel and the broom - I saw Broom in flower last year &amp; it was flagged as not usually in flower at this time. Also seen:<br/>Chickweed, Oxeye &amp; common daisy, bramble, shepherds purse, poa annua, bittercress, hogweed, gorse, yellow corydalis, nipplewort, smooth sow thistle, groundsel, cat’s ear, hawkweed, red campion, ivy leaved toad flax, green alkanet, spurge &amp; red valerian.<br/>#NewYearPlantHunt 2026-01-01T18:16:13Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvtf2yjdj5emqrpuldqnaemx7vzf80wax6jdwjlrkdh9gm57uu0dqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk5gue3z When my Granny was alive, she always made up a rhyme for the new year. <br/>So I suggest <br/>Find nice sticks in 2026.<br/><br/>#Mosstodon #Sticks2026<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/820/273/804/840/266/original/2a08099196ec28c7.jpeg"> <br/> 2026-01-01T14:21:04Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfsns5r4j0tmmg55tt2wa3y5jfvqqju6wqmq6h7mrumwz49rj2y4czyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkyycdze Just had it explained to me by a blackbird that I should put more nuts out. <br/>By very eloquent looks.<br/>Apparently the apple was not currently of interest. 2025-12-30T12:52:39Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgl74s68zdmprwpar6h8djcxklh694ahcsf4epsnfus6m2c8v426szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk5p3430 Female &amp; male hazel flowers in Scotland on 29th December. <br/>Don’t remember seeing them so early before. <br/>#ClimateDiary #Wildflower<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/803/953/961/909/214/original/83d7b880eaa4c769.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/803/953/961/746/732/original/5fa3a78bdd5e38c4.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-29T17:11:42Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2surnfrw25gy8gn7umptdchcxsw2aj2an4wacms40f650x5m5zkszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk52qxgs In the past week a colleague, who had never been very moss or lichen minded, posted a lichen photo in the work group chat. <br/>Winning! <br/>To celebrate, please enjoy one of the lichens I spotted when out walking over the past couple of days. <br/>#LichenSubscribe<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/790/648/060/929/020/original/d1535ea04c7e81b3.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-27T08:52:41Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9a0g3tjr0qdsyld7mha9kup0005rhfk9rw3t0nsp6czdmykanxgszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk8ukw0e The BSBI New Year Plant hunt runs this year 1-4 Jan 2026.<br/>Report which plants (native or naturalised) you find in flower on an up to 3 hour walk in Britain &amp; Ireland on these days. The BSBI will compare it to previous year’s recordings, no flowers is a valid and interesting report! <br/><br/>Photos of some of the plants spotted in bloom on Christmas day 2025. <br/><br/>More info here<br/><a href="https://bsbi.org/take-part/activities/new-year-plant-hunt">https://bsbi.org/take-part/activities/new-year-plant-hunt</a><br/><br/>#wildFlowers #NewYearPlantHunt<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/786/704/827/611/659/original/9facac88d16747d5.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/786/704/875/048/017/original/5eb6f41e2b519c6f.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/786/705/021/715/086/original/e229d50717acbb95.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/786/705/081/677/101/original/c382537ac077c4cc.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-26T16:07:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0vfpnm5cjv77nvma7mqlrupwkqgg8h8rty38w8a0tkc5ezfdrg7qzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkyyvy4e Christmas day walk. Lots of moss, lichen and especially bracket fungi. <br/>#mosstodon #Fungi #LichenSubscribe<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/781/046/120/422/673/original/1be2458168999616.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/781/046/576/652/015/original/00e375146e295bfb.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/781/046/867/467/389/original/5ed4fad422602c1f.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/781/048/355/278/197/original/74dd6fc935196f4d.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-25T16:07:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdy59fv588epqyt8qp997j5q092j6uc4d65hvw678g4gsuljmxswszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkzqrzcl Merry Mossmas to all who celebrate <br/>May the moss grow verdant and lush all around you. <br/>#mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/777/279/050/501/951/original/4033fcbaa14c5864.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-25T00:08:18Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswy8lu8ej3sp2tv7n50mqljgd4vgmsfewjasaqj4rq5ksxhsamjhgzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagku7jpc5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9lukvnhg0055na32qd0hwg57l7tswl0jywvtlqdqqq2rta2p67kggpwyt3'>nevent1q…wyt3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>hope you have a lovely time with your family 2025-12-24T08:52:31Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxnxzzctdju35qr5g8xe6wvelr2r54qcfaydmmcalr8dnm52vtc5qzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk3q7rpk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsv5c93c4q0vt2e803w3krrlztvcgmvch6f0g2kegv08lfdhymqjysgvk99v'>nevent1q…k99v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I hate this. <br/>Sorry for your loss of space to be, wildlife, and nature benefits to your community. 2025-12-23T11:57:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0sjkh92et5nd96e6u2c5f9ewzg5xp5z5fssk9l0dxtrxekrt58sqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkq9s0yv Heard a story of academic collaborators working on a paper together, one author ‘corrected’ one of the other’s references after asking chatGPT.<br/>It was wrong (of course), the book and article referenced didn’t exist.<br/><br/>The shocking thing to me was that the collaborator believed AI instead of a subject expert with decades of experience and many papers/books researched.<br/><br/>They didn’t even check for the books existence. <br/>We are in so much trouble. <br/>#AI 2025-12-21T19:39:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdl5f4jjufca29862xv5dk7n9fvpgcdprzsmax08e66ly4q37lqhqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkc0e5mk #SilentSunday<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/759/025/670/928/688/original/5e6eb6d778b5e447.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-21T18:49:36Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrky3gcmqr4p355a2q60sarp3pvh34pndcgs4lwrvnjnzrftuq8uczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkssq7hq Jelly ear fungus spotted on my way back from returning some sheep that came visiting back to their field. <br/>#Fungi #FungiFriday<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/748/204/048/755/672/original/d91ab33968d42a9a.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-19T20:53:23Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx0qkmpgv6h2qlj057um8qkpj2uaqz7zerc70l76pdj408tgmxa9gzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk3s8kzr Also saw lichen on my lunchtime walk. The storm may have brought some of these down. <br/>#LichenSubscribe<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/702/528/816/200/577/original/af5f08bbaad86951.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/702/528/866/193/003/original/f860dd67a8103eb6.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/702/528/873/082/891/original/1e4d78d39ad6e742.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-11T19:22:06Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxsadeg598f4x3w98qu0zrxy5867733m0we8q7mkjxxn6vmh2g4uqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkl9wpmg Went out for a lunchtime walk, it was a good day to be a moss enjoyer. <br/>#Mosstodon<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/702/353/545/910/120/original/357381d607b09d7d.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-11T18:32:37Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9zump9czq8tf0dg9cfzjeq7njmfpw8vqqd294dsd76358ftcsxlqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk6tes2d One Elephant Garlic first leaf is visible out of the soil! <br/>Next years crops are growing! <br/><br/>#Gardening #GreenShoots 2025-12-10T19:38:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspqkj7jks7g5kv3hguwttul2q69n9ut7qk6fndn8etm5tkftgucfqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkxaaclq Storm Bram is blowing outside, so I’m staying cosy inside and looking at photos. <br/>I’ve been enjoying the lichen on the nature trails nearby. This hawthorn is collecting a good variety of lichen types. <br/>#LichenSubscribe<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/691/445/675/058/608/original/0840fba5b88b686a.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-09T20:22:44Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx83z5n4qpxwzn3vwl8awu5gafv202mv3vdx8n8nlwnj9e765mkzgzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkny5ugy Cute little mushroom spotted today. <br/>#Fungi<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/674/178/324/598/888/original/a2825f45358f5c6b.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-12-06T19:10:06Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrudghz2sa39f40ezu6533r0nfpz6ejfszsamphdc8r9tdhewpquczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk3ax0xe Oh dear, took this photo back on the 12 November for the November year of gorse photo. What with one thing &amp; another, it’s the end of November, and while there is more gorse about, none of which I’ve taken photos of. <br/>This makes 9 out of 11 months I managed to find gorse in flower (and take a photo) in 2025. <br/>#YearOfGorse<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/633/619/480/845/355/original/ddff8c1b1eeea3c8.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-11-29T15:17:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszl2md40te0kdufsnlxm9qa0u07zuec5femqg4j4xxckqalyk8kaczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkk35fxj Odd question for the Lichen lookers<br/>If you use a UV torch -<br/>what safety precautions do you take? <br/>Any shield? If so, what is is made of? <br/>Is there anything else beyond the obvious -don’t look directly at the light -safety measures?<br/>Thank you in advance for your help! <br/>We’re looking at a 365nm torch <br/><br/>#Lichen #UVA #PPE 2025-11-28T12:46:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdzqtzcj6fg8tlgncsdst4ty0x22psa7u7yqwqjkfsd2kjtap4suczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkl7x2u2 So many mushrooms growing out of an old tree stump along the nature trail path. <br/>#fungus<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/617/668/714/963/771/original/f25c44dd869bda71.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-11-26T19:36:55Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfqsy8qn09x2m2t0jengz39ela8wfcuk2qnengazxh79f8uyrfhnszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkeux82j In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsd8w92ua6j3kdth0pkdf23ytxfczx9wqd7ehmygaar2sf7cd04kvsndpxmj'>nevent1q…pxmj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>this is the second cranberry orange bread post I’ve seen today. Is it a Thanksgiving traditional food?<br/><br/>It looks delicious! 2025-11-24T17:24:39Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsg8x5xfqgp9f2hshmwhwpr9tzvdzu9yyaj9znknrum3wvywuutvnczyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkwujdkm #silentSunday<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/598/029/686/155/026/original/6378c6c65a4cbd80.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-11-23T08:25:50Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsd7nmw8cl4q3qwwypr06r9qpl3lvm5eyas9lq3pq06dty6q94u2eszyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagkpm50aq Lots of fabulous fungi at the Dundee Botanic Gardens today too.<br/>There were so many coral fungi! Lots of patches and lots in each patch. <br/>And I was hoping to see birds nest Fungi after not seeing any for some years. <br/>#Dundee #BotanicGarden #Fungi<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/583/452/801/965/273/original/50aa4f7024eef6ab.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/583/452/853/285/809/original/e0912ad108c406ec.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/583/453/000/958/569/original/e6f65168561d9fb9.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/583/453/095/006/924/original/4fbfb573e8d16d4b.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-11-20T18:43:30Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrqsqh6prgrd9p0md9ftp7ul23y6rqzvk3p4qsd5f7m6g9chvqz2szyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk9g460q A visit to Dundee Botanic gardens today. <br/>The greenhouses were a warm interlude from the cold outside- still plenty to see towards the end of November<br/>#Dundee #BotanicGarden #plants<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/583/257/863/324/615/original/8c1150d07939dbd1.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/583/257/677/762/551/original/fb00cb67d89d3a64.jpeg"> <br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/583/257/813/489/181/original/77461e8c8e88f782.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-11-20T17:49:54Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9aq50hnr5g7fl4hdmh3x5mpqljmmxu5m6e7pgyt92s38s67aupzqzyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk4lh20n The leaves have all fallen, and let me spot this little nest I must have walked past all summer. <br/>A very swish abode with a lichen feature setting off the green moss nicely. <br/>#LichenSubscribe #nest<br/> <img src="https://media.mastodon.scot/media_attachments/files/115/566/748/052/318/117/original/012246c8d41cf5f8.jpeg"> <br/> 2025-11-17T19:48:48Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstdk0kddpgpezmaudm9084zf3r32qzleupcjdxp3wzxz5vkhrmp5czyrmd7c0zs432hf67u4xw6g3f2a6k3kctehpza6jvag0a0spnxcagk7xruuj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswkchtjq9sm49trwlyuf54rhc5qmuguz3rxf4xzqf44e2gwp6cprgg66fm8'>nevent1q…6fm8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>this is the appropriate response. More countries should be behaving the same. 2025-11-15T19:58:45Z