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@franlough.bsky.social

Live in Ireland, love gardening and our Collie. We have a full garden and over 300 pots of various sizes.

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That America has come to this. Sad to say, but I really don't think it will ever recover.

09.03.2026 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Is he going to tell his Dear Leader to return the Jet or Jared Kushner to return all the money to "The Muslims"!!!

09.03.2026 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

How very sad for Nigel Mosley Farage that he didn't get to meet Epsteins close friend.

09.03.2026 11:24 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Charming photo, your personality shining through even then.

09.03.2026 10:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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World Rewilding Day with Kerri ni Dochartaigh and Eoghan Daltun. | CELT Join us for an evening of Conversation, community and creativity.

I can't wait to celebrate World Rewilding Day 2026 with the wonderful Kerri nΓ­ Dochartaigh at the Slieve Aughty Centre, Co. Galway, on Friday the 20th.

We'll be talking the Great Forest of Aughty, and rewilding's potential to return some of the nature we've lost.
www.celtnet.org/events/world...

09.03.2026 09:41 β€” πŸ‘ 76    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Looks like they are in a competition where the last person to let go wins a truck.

09.03.2026 09:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They are very striking. Ours are just beginning to emerge from their buds. Hopefully with more sunshine today they will bloom.

09.03.2026 08:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I thought people were trying to avoid those in the Epstein Files who have had serious allegations made against them, especially someone who's name appears the most!!

08.03.2026 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I'm just surprised they didn't have the theme tune from Team America.

06.03.2026 11:04 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's so true. Lots of tail wagging and kisses, there is nothing like it.

05.03.2026 11:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
In the foreground is a purple Hyacinth in a silver pot with a Tortoiseshell butterfly near the top. Greenery and brown stalks in the background.

In the foreground is a purple Hyacinth in a silver pot with a Tortoiseshell butterfly near the top. Greenery and brown stalks in the background.

Yesterday was a glorious day, sunshine and 14Β°, I spotted 3 Tortoiseshell Butterflies in thegarden. This one was on a Hyacinth. Lot's of bee's around also. Today is dull with frost due tonight.πŸŒ±πŸ¦‹ #GardenFeed #BloomScrolling #InsectThursday #Butterfly

05.03.2026 10:03 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This #WorldBookDay you can support bumblebees just by choosing your next read πŸ’™

When you buy books through our Bookshop UK affiliate page, 10% of every purchase supports our charity – plus indie bookshops and authors too!

Help save bumblebees, one book at a time: https://ow.ly/HIJU50YiHhz

05.03.2026 08:40 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Not much has changed since the Titanic. 🎢Near, far, wherever you are.
I'm on the first private jet, out of Qatar.

02.03.2026 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

To paraphrase Oscar Wilde, to lose 1 Jet may be regarded as a misfortune, to lose 3 appears to be complete and total stupidity.

02.03.2026 12:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I thought the US did away with DEI!!

02.03.2026 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Latest article is now out, where I discuss what you can do now to ensure your roses look great in the summer.

You can read it for free here:

bournetogarden.substack.com/p/spring-ros...

🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #Roses

02.03.2026 10:16 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

The UK is going down the route that the US has over the past 10 years. Grotesque lies have become normalised with absolutely no consequences, aided and abetted by the MSM. Farage is following the play book of his friend, the Dear Leader.

01.03.2026 11:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Buff tailed bee. Dark purple Hyacinth. Daphne Mezereum Rubrum. Snowdrops and daffodils. Geum. Camellia

Buff tailed bee. Dark purple Hyacinth. Daphne Mezereum Rubrum. Snowdrops and daffodils. Geum. Camellia

Saw the first Bee of the year in the garden today. A frosty start to the day but lovely and sunny, for now. Currently 9°. Here's my #SixOnSaturday Hopefully we will have dryer weather ahead. 🌱 #Gardening #BloomScrolling

28.02.2026 12:41 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s the last meteorological day of winter, but I think the gardens are in full spring mode already #SixOnSarurday

I have a Magnolia, crocus in the sunshine, tulips, Comfrey, Alpine Squil and Hebe.

Have a great weekend!

🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #FlowerFeed #BloomScrolling

28.02.2026 11:22 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

It is with deep regret we announce the death of Irony. Funeral arrangements later. R.I.P.

28.02.2026 10:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Bumblebees have many hidden talents. Here are five things you didn’t know they can do 🐝

Which one of these bumblebee talents blew your mind the most? 🀯

28.02.2026 09:11 β€” πŸ‘ 60    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

A very happy Anniversary to you both.

27.02.2026 11:36 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest article is out on Saturday, where I’ll be writing Spring rose care and getting them ready for the summer.

You can receive the article straight to your inbox if you subscribe to my newsletter here:

bournetogarden.substack.com

🌱 #Gardening #UKGardening #Roses

26.02.2026 11:07 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Camilla’s are beginning to show colour, a bit more sun and they should make a lovely show. #FlowersonFriday

27.02.2026 10:56 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Book launch!
At Sonairte the National Ecology Centre.
Nature's Acre 14th March 3pm.
Book here:
www.eventbookings.com/b/event/natu...
Nature's Acre written by CiarΓ‘n De BuitlΓ©ar is a true story about a small Irish garden, mental health, and learning to live with wildlife instead of against it. πŸŒ±πŸŒŽπŸ¦‹

26.02.2026 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 24    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Bless her, Peleş loves being out too, no matter what the weather.

26.02.2026 20:28 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Lena looks very happy about it.

26.02.2026 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Apricot coloured closed tulip flower surrounded by lot's of light green leaves. Dark green hedge in background.

Apricot coloured closed tulip flower surrounded by lot's of light green leaves. Dark green hedge in background.

Spotted the first tulip of the year today in one of the pot's. Don't think I've seen one with us this early. It was 14° yesterday which may have encouraged it. 🌱🌷 #Gardening #Tulip #Spring #BloomScrolling

26.02.2026 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Six yellow daffodils among some snow drops

Six yellow daffodils among some snow drops

It's raining again this morning but the daffodils have come out #SmallBeauties

26.02.2026 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 31    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I have a feeling he probably has a hat from Hitlers Bunker too.

26.02.2026 11:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0