Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊

Head Gardener at Middlethorpe Hall, York. Photographer, astronomer, nature lover, ice hockey fan - Sheffield Steelers & Vancouver Canucks

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@stewartwaine That's interesting, we have one that looks a lot like this and is also quite a late variety. Wonder if they could possibly be the same?

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@PotteringPolly Looks good 👍
Rosella is one of our favourites but we've always found it prone to splitting no matter how careful we are with watering

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@PotteringPolly @savebutterflies On a more positive note, the gardens are positively buzzing with bees and have been for some time. By the look of some of the plants the leaf cutters have been particularly busy! 😁

[Middlethorpe Hall NT @MiddlethorpeHal]

The journey of a dish begins just steps from the kitchen.🌱
Our historic garden produces seasonal fruits, vegetables, and herbs, grown with care and used thoughtfully by our chefs to craft elegant menus.
Book your table on 01904 641241.

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@markdodd1310 Getting a good shot of a hare has been on my photographic bucket list for some time, but the only times I've got near one I've been on my bike!!

[No Farmers, No Food @NoFarmsNoFoods]

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[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@AstroBackyard I'm going the other way, I've worked as a professional gardener all my life and astronomy is my hobby. Can't wait until I retire and I can spend more time out with the scope!

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@SufcJames001 @steelershockey Talk about frustrating!

[England Ice Hockey @EngIceHockey]

🗣️ "It's absolutely brilliant, so good!" 🤩

We think UK ice hockey has another huge fan in The Inbetweeners star and renowned actor James Buckley 🙌

🎥 YT/At Home With The Buckleys

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@steelermark That's what we like to see 😁

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@steelthepuck That one from Cormier was sublime

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@steelermark Pretty much agree with all that's been said but we do have some new beanies and scarves so it's not all bad 😂😂

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@KevinAstrokev I was thwarted again! Nice clear skies when I got in from work but by the time I'd had a coffee it was cloudy and drizzling!

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@steelthepuck He's not been too shabby so far this season, hopefully it's just an off night.

[Barn Owl Trust @BarnOwlTrust]

❄ Winter is a tough time for Barn Owls ❄
Barn Owls are poorly insulated and need extra food during cold weather, but this is also the time when small mammals become less active and harder to catch 🐁
Barn Owls in Winter: https://t.co/7uQ42TuHzX

https://t.co/ptXJarbDrp

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@stewartwaine I have a bed of Autumn Gold (I think) in the kitchen garden at work, the chefs definitely prefer them to the red ones!!!

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@steelermark Yeah, we've conceded the first goal in a lot of games this season. Not good.

[Andy Leighton 🧡🏒🍊 @AndyL19]

@steelthepuck I wouldn't complain if we had him back next year