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Steffie Shields

@steffieshields

garden photographer, writer, speaker and Capability ‘Brownaholic!’

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175 years ago this month, Frederick Law Olmsted’s passion for parks as democratic spaces was ignited by a trip to Birkenhead Park in England. Learn more: ow.ly/XMN850VQ9Ar

175 years ago this month, Frederick Law Olmsted’s passion for parks as democratic spaces was ignited by a trip to <a href="/BirkenheadPark1/">Birkenhead Park</a> in England. Learn more: ow.ly/XMN850VQ9Ar
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When asked which is our favourite iris we grow TB Iris ‘Syncopation’ always comes out on top. irises.co.uk #tallbeardediris #syncopation #irises #fieldgrown #beardediris #juneflowers #iris #hotspot #irisflower #plantlover #gardenlove #hardyplants #plantnursery

When asked which is our favourite iris we grow TB Iris ‘Syncopation’ always comes out on top. irises.co.uk #tallbeardediris #syncopation #irises #fieldgrown #beardediris #juneflowers #iris #hotspot #irisflower #plantlover #gardenlove #hardyplants #plantnursery
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Fascinating research - keep digging @follyflaneuse ! Pagoda and Bridge, Hythe, Hampshire thefollyflaneuse.com/pagoda-and-bri…

Lancashire Gardens Trust (@scarisbrickrept) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The visit to Birkenhead Park, expertly guided by Wirral MBC warden Hannah Shakeshaft is covered in detail in the newsletter recently sent out to members. Accessible by train from Birkenhead Park Station, a short walk will bring you to the visitor centre.

The visit to Birkenhead Park, expertly guided by Wirral MBC warden Hannah Shakeshaft is covered in detail in the newsletter recently sent out to members. Accessible by train from Birkenhead Park Station, a short walk will bring you to the visitor centre.
Ugbrooke House (@ugbrooke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We’re thrilled to welcome back driftwood artist Brendan Rawlings of Zen Wood Design for our 2025 sculpture trail. Brendan’s striking sculptures, crafted entirely from reclaimed wood, are on display from 9 June to 31 July at Ugbrooke House & Gardens. Open Mon–Thurs, 11am–4:30pm.

We’re thrilled to welcome back driftwood artist Brendan Rawlings of Zen Wood Design for our 2025 sculpture trail. Brendan’s striking sculptures, crafted entirely from reclaimed wood, are on display from 9 June to 31 July at Ugbrooke House &amp; Gardens. Open Mon–Thurs, 11am–4:30pm.
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Also find us on Sunday this weekend at Normanby Hall Food and Flowers Event at Normanby Hall Country Park, North Lincolnshire, DN15 9HU 10am-4pm. First time for us here with our great selection of 100% PEATFREE plants grown by us on the nursery! Normanby Hall Country Park #peatfree #plantfair

Also find us on Sunday this weekend at Normanby Hall Food and Flowers Event at Normanby Hall Country Park, North Lincolnshire, DN15 9HU 10am-4pm. First time for us here with our great selection of 100% PEATFREE plants grown by us on the nursery! <a href="/normanbyhall/">Normanby Hall Country Park</a> #peatfree #plantfair
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This county has plenty of heritage and quirky surprises @folyflaneuse ! The Jungle, Swinethorpe, Lincolnshire thefollyflaneuse.com/the-jungle-swi…

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Midsummer morning, and the air is filled with skylarks, the sun painting stripes on the long grasses, and the early warmth of the day chasing away the traces of mist over the hills. I have to admit that this is a day I always dread a teeny bit, it feels like the pinnacle of the

Midsummer morning, and the air is filled with skylarks, the sun painting stripes on the long grasses, and the early warmth of the day chasing away the traces of mist over the hills.

I have to admit that this is a day I always dread a teeny bit, it feels like the pinnacle of the
Ugbrooke House (@ugbrooke) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The early bird catches the worm! 🐦 Don’t miss Josh Quant’s recycled metal sculptures on display at Ugbrooke House this summer. Open Mon–Thurs, 11am–4.30pm, 9 June–31 July. Sculpture trail included with garden ticket here: ugbrooke.co.uk #UgbrookeHouse #SculptureTrail

The early bird catches the worm!
🐦 Don’t miss Josh Quant’s recycled metal sculptures on display at Ugbrooke House this summer. 
Open Mon–Thurs, 11am–4.30pm, 9 June–31 July. Sculpture trail included with garden ticket here:
ugbrooke.co.uk

#UgbrookeHouse #SculptureTrail
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OPEN THURSDAY 26th AND SUNDAY 29th JUNE 10-3pm The Ash Main Road, Covenham St. Bartholomew, LN11 0PF The garden was a field in 2021. Now full of shrubs, trees, cutting garden,vegetable patch,pond.The garden has been totally based on no dig principals #NGS #opengarden #nodiggarden

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"I thought the earth remembered me, she took me back so tenderly, arranging her dark skirts, her pockets full of lichens and seeds." - Mary Oliver It's easy to feel helpless and overwhelmed by the world right now. I want to watch the news like I watched Dr Who when I was a

"I thought the earth remembered me, she
took me back so tenderly, arranging
her dark skirts, her pockets
full of lichens and seeds." - Mary Oliver

It's easy to feel helpless and overwhelmed by the world right now. I want to watch the news like I watched Dr Who when I was a
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OPEN JULY 6th 11-4PM 2 Mill Cottage Barkwith Road, South Willingham, LN8 6NN Interesting features, unusual plants,well placed seating area.Renovated windmill engine shed,themed summerhouses, working well.Clipped box, alpines, roses.Greenhouses, herbs,raised vegetable beds.#NGS

OPEN JULY 6th 11-4PM
2 Mill Cottage
Barkwith Road, South Willingham, LN8 6NN
Interesting features, unusual plants,well placed seating area.Renovated windmill engine shed,themed summerhouses, working well.Clipped box, alpines, roses.Greenhouses, herbs,raised vegetable beds.#NGS
Andy Saunders 🇺🇦 (@1940andy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This is important. As a father and grandfather who experienced having a son and grandson with leukaemia, both at the same time, I can’t really explain how important - or how valuable the work Al Murray 🇺🇦 does in promoting this. Please RT! Thank you 😊👍

Andy Saunders 🇺🇦 (@1940andy) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Battle of Britain only ‘began’ on 10 July 1940 because Dowding retrospectively and arbitrarily set that date. For Sqn Ldr George Lott, CO 43 Sqn, it began 85 years ago today when shot down and blinded in one eye: “Nobody had told the bloody Germans it hadn’t started yet!”

The Battle of Britain only ‘began’ on 10 July 1940 because Dowding retrospectively and arbitrarily set that date. For Sqn Ldr George Lott, CO 43 Sqn, it began 85 years ago today when shot down and blinded in one eye: “Nobody had told the bloody Germans it hadn’t started yet!”