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Urban Turnip

@urban_turnip

I write about small-space and container gardening, with an emphasis on fruit and veg. UK-based (Slaithwaite). Growing on an approx 3m by 2.5m patio.

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Did you know that the waxy surfaces of plants like Welwitschia mirabilis are just like plastic? 🪴🗑️ Irina Druzhinina is investigating the overlooked microbes that live on such plants at Kew, finding species that could help us end plastic pollution! 🔬💡 #WorldEarthDay


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Just had to add the exquisite pixie cup lichen ‘city’ plank back onto my fence….. it is so beautiful! 😍 # GwylltHollow


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April's an ideal month to buy and plant dahlias. We asked Newby Hall's head gardener Phil Cormie for tips on growing these gorgeous flowers. buff.ly/3T4TDw1

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My Teal pic was voted 'Photo of the Year' in @BirdGuides 2023 poll, and announced in this month's edition of 'Birdwatch' magazine! 😯😀 Rarely win anything, so I'm delighted! 😊 If you voted for my photo, thank you. 🙏❤️🐦

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Postdoctoral researcher Dr Anna Ralaiveloarisoa is the first, and currently only, Malagasy mycologist. 🍄 There are an estimated 100,000 species of Malagasy fungi and only 200 are known to science. Read more about Anna and her work: ow.ly/7ecB50QOEx4

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First day back filming for Gardeners World ( next Friday, 8 pm BBC 2)

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We’ve altered these images of our Gardens to highlight the nature crisis. We must take action to tackle this crisis, for the simple reason that all life on earth depends on biodiversity. #WorldWithoutNature @wwf_uk ##WorldWildlifeDay

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It's all go at Longmeadow as we gear up for the start of our new series. And like Ned, we just can't wait! Only two weeks to go 🙂 #GardenersWorld #Gardening #FlowersOnFriday

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I can report that using copper tape on your hosta pots does not work! Every one of mine has been munched, any more ideas? Someone recommended garlic spray, any feedback on that one ?

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It's best to sow zinnias in a heated propagator or on a sunny windowsill in late March. theenglishgarden.co.uk/plants/a-guide… #gardening #garden

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We asked our favourite gardening experts including @mr_plantgeek and @MandyCanUDigIt to give us their top tips to keep your garden looking great throughout winter ❄️🌷 rocheawnings.com/experts-guide-… #gardenbloggers #bloggers #bestblogs #gardenideas

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Getting that work in during quarantine! 💪 IG Pic by @9gag via @ellebeelb1 #VeggiePushups

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There are lots of wildflowers that are safe (and delicious) to eat. gardentherapy.ca/edible-wildflo…


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Busy deciding which herbs to plant in this year's garden? Our edibles expert, Niki Jabbour, tells you about some... fb.me/7jEcUTuiR


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Do any of you have experience growing tulip trees??? If you’ve never heard of them, you should definitely google what the blooms look like. Amazing and sort of Willy Wonka-esque! 😍 I’m planting one this year!

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One of my favorite ways to display air plants is inside seashells. The long, reaching leaves look like tentacles, making the whole thing resemble some kind of mythical creature of the deep. See my other seashell/air plant creations: gardentherapy.ca/air-plants-sea…

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How to reduce food waste (without eating avocado stones). 🥑👍 By @guardian at crwd.fr/2CuhBYk

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