Andrea Blackie

Garden designer/writer. Tiny London garden owner. Experimental veg grower. Always up for garden designs, articles, blog posts and weeding.

[Frank Gardner @FrankRGardner]

OK, not the greatest photo but this is the incredibly rare Black-veined White butterfly that has been officially extinct in Britain for 90 years. This week they’ve mysteriously appeared on the edge of London and no one knows where they’ve come from. @savebutterflies

[Dr Agnes Arnold-Forster @agnesjuliet]

V useful resource for anyone looking to do some/more paid freelance writing! #AcademicTwitter #Twitterstorians

[girly&wordly @Brieyonce]

Allow me to introduce you to the most ridiculous yet amazing thing you will see this week.

[Goodable @Goodable]

Washington, DC just became the largest city in America to make bus rides fare-free.

Starting this summer, all public buses will no longer have any fare.

The goal is to keep money in the pocket of low-income earners and encourage people to take public transit.

[Lefty RPh @jayhawkrx93]

@jacasiegel

[The3growbags @3growbags]

What was it like waiting in 'the queue'? Laura describes her experience...
https://t.co/axx3FlwDbe

[Annabelle Padwick @LifeatNo27]

Just seen that Amazon currently have my children's reference book on offer for £6.89, in case you fancy it?!

It's perfect for children aged 7-11, or anyone older who wants a really simple guide on how to grow your own food💚Published by @HarperCollinsUK

https://t.co/En4TEiVKVp

[Andrea Blackie @abgardendesign]

Meet Gambia's women gardeners turning waste into compost https://t.co/EBYm7VRoO0 via @BBCNews

[Miranda Keeling @MirandaKeeling]

Little girl (running and then jumping in the air with her arms stretched out): I was being God.
Her mum: God?
Little girl: Yes she looks like that.

[BBC Gardeners' World Mag @GWmag]

☀️ Keep your plants alive without wasting water. 💦 Alan Titchmarsh reveals the secrets to watering without wasting a drop. https://t.co/TAQIB5mklw

[Quickcrop.co.uk @QuickcropUK]

Hi folks, here is a very handy little guide to have on hand.😉

[Alison Kriel 💚 @AKLondon UpScrolled @AlisonKriel]

Nothing like a bit of Vivaldi played by The Goede Hoop Marimba Band to bring joy to any day #WednesdayMotivation

[Tilla Brook @TillaBrook]

Totally gripping and brilliant television, human hearts giving it their all
#anyonecansing
https://t.co/BT1P2RY5fo

[#WOMENSART @womensart1]

The women of Matobo, Zimbabwe paint their dwellings with intricate designs using charcoal, ash, water and soil, an annual ritual with continually changing imagery #WomensArt

[East of Eden Plants @ThePeterBelton]

Our #RainGarden planters are fast becoming a popular choice.

Specially designed to receive & filter rainwater from a diverted downpipe.

They rapidly absorb water run-off reducing the risk of flash flooding.

Find out more 👇https://t.co/5HjzHg8KlQ

#suds #floodmanagement

[Paul Williams🌱 @pvt_ak]

I love this for the home recycling bay. Job for the projects list.

[Paul @WoodlanderPaul]

One that always brings a smile on my face, Galanthus 'Grumpy'.

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

Goldfinch 'leaves'... 😁
Taken in my Somerset village a couple of evenings ago. 😊
#TwitterNatureCommunity 🐦