Elizabeth I sixpence?

Thank you, that's interesting and useful.

I'm ignorant about Instagram - how has that deterioated?

The slugs probably came straight back over the fence!

GARLIC: THE ANCIENT INGREDIENT THAT TRANSFORMS FLAVOR IN THE KITCHEN A UNIVERSAL INGREDIENT WITH ITS OWN HISTORY AND PERSONALITYGarlic is one of the oldest and most appreciated ingredients in world gastronomy. Its intense aroma and unmistakable flavour have been essent...

Heh, not so easy...
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They do seem to have a purplish hue which would suggest figs are most likely.

I've always thought how perfect Amanda Root was for this role, not least because (IMO) she bears quite a strong resemblance to Cassandra's portrait of Jane.

A bunch of white guys with skinny ties and cigars behind bulky 1960s style Mission control console exultant and relieved.

56 years ago today: Relief at Mission Control as Apollo 13 astronauts return safely to Earth.
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Do you do garden clearance? 🤣

Interesting article. She's kind about Freud, I think. I'd like to see the Uglow exhibition but probably shan't be able. I did see the 1974 Whitechapel one!

Impossible to resist!

Thank you!

Purple gromwell

I think this is purple gromwell(?) growing beside a path in Somerset. #WildflowerHour

Lovely!

So happy to share a watercolour illustration I created for author Vince Wheeler's book "Honest John Pine", a 1940s golf fiction I can't wait to read.
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#golf #GolfIllustration #watercolour

What a wonderful thing! #TinyJoys

Perfect! 😂

Some months later I came across the ring while sorting through some bubble wrap that had been used to wrap flower pots. It had somehow got caught inside one of the bubbles. A small miracle.

It might turn up.

My wife lost a ring while gardening at our old house. I spent many hours searching for it, sifting gravel and so forth. It was only a small garden but eventually we gave it up for lost, sold the house and moved... 1/2

V excited to be delivering this online talk for the wonderful @chawtonhouse.bsky.social on the evening of April 23rd. Book tickets now if you want to hear more about why I think Fanny Knight was the prototype for Sir Walter Elliot!
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White and pink tulips in the sunshine.

Our tulips are loving the sunshine.

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You're a star!

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Blimey Sophie, take care and hope you make a full recovery soon.

Today, Christians across Canada celebrate Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

We are reminded that compassion is stronger than hate, that light follows darkness, and that hope endures – even in the face of despair.

From my family to yours, have a blessed Easter.

So you didn't?! 🤣

Yup! 😂

The magnolias are past their best now but always bring me joy.

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