Michelle Hart

[Susie Dent @susie_dent]

Word of the day is 'spuddle' (19th century): to be extremely busy whilst achieving absolutely nothing.

[Darwin Tree of Life Project @darwintreelife]

12 Days of Darwin Tree of Life Project Genomes 🎄

Day 4: Does a moss come to mind when you hear of a species called Crisped Pincushion? 🧷

Head to its @WellcomeOpenRes Genome Note & read about this rather charmingly named bryophyte: https://t.co/h2WRjRKwr7

📸@RBGE_Science

[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @TheBotanics]

Have you ever wondered why your house plants aren't thriving? You might have mealybugs...

These creepy-crawlies can pose a serious risk to your plant's health but don't worry about your plant parenting skills, follow our guide or visit https://t.co/uZQf1Sr7cg 🌱

[@RBGE_Science @RBGE_Science]

Really important piece explaining why @TheBotanics' work on less-charismatic species and biomes is so vital. We expand knowledge of cerrado, savanna, tropical dry forests, monodominant stands, bryophytes, lichens, understorey herbs & fungi, among others! #biodiversity

[Edwin Hayward @edwinhayward]

Superlative.

[Titan Arum Edinburgh @TitanArumRBGE]

Anyone else getting that Thursday feeling? 😁

I continue my slow progression into restfulness. I think I'm still a marvel - just of a different sort, right? Ageing gracefully, handsomely... fungal-ly.

#TeamRBGE #RBGEHort #Amorphophallus #TitanArum #fungus #decay

[Larry the Cat @Number10cat]

What form do Musk and other agitators think a UK civil war would take? Are they expecting the steak bake brothers, Billy one bollock, racist Nanna and coke-fiend Lee from IT to march on Swindon or something? I fear he may be overestimating their mettle and map reading skills.

[Titan Arum Edinburgh @TitanArumRBGE]

How many horticulturists does it take to measure a Titan Arum? 😜

I've only grown 1cm today but I think that's not a bad effort after the exertions of the last 24hrs!

#NewReekie #Amorphophallus #TitanArum #Blooming #TeamRBGE #RBGEHort

[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @TheBotanics]

📣 More tickets have been released to visit New Reekie! Book your free ticket 👉 https://t.co/kbhJjTIVZQ

[Titan Arum Edinburgh @TitanArumRBGE]

I have been reminded that my minions apparently need sleep? Bit of a design oversight, honestly. However, they have taken one last glorious image of me at my peak for your benefit to last you through until you (hopefully) come and see me 😁

Good night, humans!

[Axel Dalberg Poulsen @AxelGinger]

Just unfolded, @TitanArumRBGE as gorgeous, mysterious and smelly as ever @TheBotanics, accessible to the public the next two days.

[Titan Arum Edinburgh @TitanArumRBGE]

My adoring worldwide minion-adjacent community.

It. Is. Time.

Within the next few hours I shall open, spreading my pungency far and wide to attract pollinators! Well... mostly horticulturists and botanists if I'm honest but those are acceptable substitutes.

[Titan Arum Edinburgh @TitanArumRBGE]

What's that coming over the pot is it a monster? Is it a monster~🎶

I'm just about able to peek over my pot - all the better to keep an eye on what's happening. Seems a bit quiet though - where are all my adoring fans? 😭

#Amorphophallus #TitanArum #TeamRBGE #RBGEHort

[@RBGE_Science @RBGE_Science]

Join us! 2 new posts in Biodiversity #Genomics & Analytics @TheBotanics, to develop, optimize and deploy DNA-based identification & biomonitoring protocols in #biodiversity science: https://t.co/18CJjI1CCP. Apply by 21 June.

[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @TheBotanics]

🌿📝 In October the Botanics will host the Plants on Paper workshop in Edinburgh, funded by The @GettyMuseum Paper Project initiative, bringing together botanical artists and curators from specific originating diaspora communities. Find out more & apply 👉 https://t.co/9VMk18OgcV

[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @TheBotanics]

🏃🎉George crosses the finish line!

Finally, after 356 miles of challenging conditions, never ending hills & unpredictable weather, George has arrived back home @thebotanics, welcomed by #teamrbge & visitors. Congratulations George!

Support George at https://t.co/F4jXXT2NyA

[Leonie Paterson @leonie_paterson]

George has made it to Moffat & the end of today's leg of his 356mile run linking the 4 @TheBotanics gardens. He's also just passed £2000 on his Justgiving page but would be wonderful to do even better!? Onwards to @Dawyck tomorrow! https://t.co/KD1kqbE5zQ #rbgerunningwild

[Michelle Hart @MLHart_]

An amazing journey. A worthwhile cause. And an awesome achievement by George (and support crew) 👏 Please consider donating.

[Leonie Paterson @leonie_paterson]

@TheBotanics librarian George is around 200miles into his 356mile run linking our 4 gardens. Today's leg should see him getting to Moffat on the way to @Dawyck Botanic Garden tomorrow. His Justgiving page is here if you can help? Thanks! https://t.co/KD1kqbE5zQ #rbgerunningwild

[Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh @TheBotanics]

Take a deep breath… The shaggy locks of lichens adorning the trees at Dawyck is an indicator of very clean air.

#Lichens don’t harm the trees. They do add to the biodiversity of habitats, helping to keep ecosystems healthy and more resilient.

[Leonie Paterson @leonie_paterson]

@TheBotanics librarian George has just made a start to day5 of his 356 mile run linking our 4 gardens, heading north from Newton Stewart towards New Cumnock. You can post messages of support for him here, or his justgiving page: https://t.co/oadLWGGX9e #rbgerunningwild