Congrats to @commonbynature.bsky.social on highly likely Viola x bavarica, 1st record for Tyneside!
Thanks also to the 'gurus' aka #BSBIReferees who confirmed the find & to whom James has access, as do all #BSBImembers.
Well worth joining BSBI for access to c100 such gurus + many other benefits!
#BSBINews Winter issue is out!
#BSBImembers: head over to the members-only area of our website to view your digital copy (or, if you opted for print membership, check your letterbox!)
Not joined us yet?
Discover what's in this issue & how to access a sampler + 1 free article
bsbi.org/about/news/l...
Very sad news that Roger Maskew has passed away.
Roger had been one of our #BSBImembers since the 1980s, was our in-house expert on Roses & co-authored (with Gareth Knass) 'Wild Roses of Great Britain and Ireland', the #BSBIHandbook published last year.
More info here:
bsbi.org/about/news/l...
Quick reminder: if you're struggling to find a last-minute #ChristmasPresent for somebody who loves #wildflowers as much as you do, we can help!
Gift them a year's membership of @bsbibotany.bsky.social & throughout 2026 they'll enjoy all the benefits that #BSBImembers love so much.
Problem solved!
So, what do we do with the #NewYearPlantHunt data that 1000s of #BSBImembers & supporters have collected over the past decade?
1 example: we joined forces with @metoffice.gov.uk to investigate correlations between rising temperatures & your plant records.
Initial results:
bsbi.org/about/news/l...
Earlier this month, we asked you to help us unlock the Plants of the Past.
Thanks to the PHENOMENAL generosity of #BSBImembers & supporters, we smashed our @biggive.bsky.social target in record time: what a fabulous result!
You can still donate or register to get involved at bsbi.org/take-part/pr...
Botanists walk through a plant-filled landscape on Midsummer's Day, beneath a setting sun
What's the perfect #ChristmasGift for the plant-lover in your life?
If they're not already #BSBImembers, how about a year's membership of @bsbibotany.bsky.social?
Choose a printed membership pack, posted to your loved one, or a digital pack pinging into their Inbox on Christmas Day.
bsbi.org/gift
A great day botanising with my fellow staffers Matt @bsbiscotland.bsky.social & James @bsbicountries.bsky.social!
We are #BSBImembers & plant-lovers as well as staffers, so after a work meeting James checked the #BSBIDistributionDatabase & we 3 went hunting (on our own time!) for interesting plants
Welcome @henk-janvdveen.bsky.social to the growing ranks of #BSBImembers!
Henk has joined under our autumn membership special offer: bsbi.org/blog/2025/10...
No need to renew until January 2027!
If you love wild plants, why not follow Henk's example and join us?
Calling all #BSBImembers & anyone who wants to know more about our Society!
Tomorrow is our online AGM (at 7.15pm) preceded (from 6.15pm) by 2 short talks:
Interview with top botanical trainer Faith Anstey
Whistlestop tour of the new BSBI website.
Programme & booking link:
bsbi.org/take-part/ev...
As usual, @markavery.bsky.social has it right. Things are not getting better for our wild plants
The 20-year efforts of #BSBImembers & the botanical community gave us #PlantAtlas2020, which provides the evidence base for much of this #GBRedList assessment.
Your #botany records make a difference!
Wild Roses of Great Britain & Ireland (latest title in the series of #BSBIHandbooks for tricky plants) is due out this month! Final proofs now with authors Gareth & Roger.
Interview with them about the new Handbook here: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/inte...
£16 for #BSBImembers until 24 Nov.
Best time to join the growing ranks of #BSBImembers?
In October to get 15 months of benefits for price of 12: that's when 100s of people inc @markavery.bsky.social & @alunsalt.bsky.social joined!
2nd best time? In November, to enjoy 14 months of benefits: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
Yay, we're delighted to welcome @alunsalt.bsky.social of @botany.one fame as one of our amazing #BSBImembers!
We're delighted to welcome @markavery.bsky.social to the growing ranks of #BSBImembers!
Why not follow Mark's example & join us? We'll be equally delighted to welcome you!
Here's what you'll get when you join:
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
Already a member? Huge thanks for your support!
Jonathan Drori's new book looks as wonderful as his other titles, inc 'Around the World in 80 Trees'.
jondrori.co.uk
We are so proud to have both @christhorogood.bsky.social and @jondrori.co.uk among the growing ranks of #BSBImembers!
Want to join us? You'll be in good company ;-)
bsbi.org/join-us
Hey @markavery.bsky.social the wait is nearly over!
Our membership special offer opens on 1 Oct & you can join the ranks of #BSBImembers!
Why? As you said in your blogpost 👇 BSBI is "sharp of intellect and kind of character".
Yes we are!
If you are too, then join us tomorrow when the offer opens!
So excited for this new #BSBIHandbook on Wild Roses! Order now for your #BSBImembers discount - if you're a student you save more than half the cost of a year's membership fee - QED.
Maybe don't buy it if your name is Eliza Day though... #wherethewildrosesgrow #kylie #badseeds
Coming soon: 'Wild Roses of Great Britain and Ireland'.
This latest title, no.26 in the series of #BSBIHandbooks for tricky plant groups, has just gone to the printers!
Available for #BSBImembers to pre-order now at the discount price of £16 (vs RRP £25).
Sample pages here:
bsbi.org/bsbi-handboo...
We agree with @jeremybartlett.bsky.social: 'Urban Plants' by @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social is a great read!
Ok we're biased: Trevor is one of our amazing #BSBImembers & thanks to @chiffchat.bsky.social there's a 25% discount for members ordering this book: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/06/urba...
A wonderful review in @dailymail.co.uk of Endemic by @bsbicountries.bsky.social!
Focuses on the plants & wildlife unique to Britain.
Got your copy yet?
If you're one of our fabulous #BSBImembers, you'll enjoy a 25% discount when you order.
Find out more: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/09/expl...
A lovely blogpost by @markavery.bsky.social: a tale of 4 fleabanes & 1 top nature conservationist deciding to join the ranks of #BSBImembers.
Mark knows a bargain when he sees one, so he's waiting for our membership special offer to open on 1 October: 15 months for the price of 12!
bsbi.org/join-us
If you're one of our lovely #BSBImembers then you can enjoy a 25% discount when you buy a copy of Endemic by @bsbicountries.bsky.social!
Find out more:
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/09/expl...
@chiffchat.bsky.social
We invite all #BSBImembers & supporters to take part in our 2025 survey & help inform our future direction!
All responders receive a 60% discount code on our eBooks until the end of September & there's a prize draw to win a year's free membership.
Start the survey:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Another great find by our eagle-eyed friend @sylvatica2024.bsky.social.
Dave is one of our #BSBImembers so has access to c100 expert referees.
Our membership special offer (15 months for price of 12) opens on 1 Oct: it's a great time to join us so you can access those experts too!
bsbi.org/join-us
BSBI is proud to support @bucbotany.bsky.social #BUC2025!
We're offering digital membership to quarter/semi/finalists.
Heading to @cubotanicgarden.bsky.social tomorrow to meet the contestants, welcome them as #BSBImembers & offer some activities to help support their botanical journeys.
Can't wait!
Hi Andy, not sure but as you are one of our #BSBImembers, you can send these photos to the #BSBIReferee for this group! I'm sure they'll be very helpful.
Ooh! The book reviews on @markavery.bsky.social's excellent blog are always worth a read, but especially when they're about #UrbanPlants - the title of @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social's superb new book & this week's #WildFlowerHour challenge!
25% discount for #BSBImembers ordering this brilliant book
Hurrah, it's here at last!
Urban Plants by @trevorthebotanist.bsky.social is published today by @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social.
If (like Trevor) you're one of our #BSBImembers, you can claim a whopping 25% discount when you order your copy.
Find out more: bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/06/urba...
Keen to learn how to identify Speedwells?
2 great illustrated resources:
This cribsheet from @naturelark.bsky.social for #WildFlowerHour: bsbi.org/download/207...
This article by Mike @anaturalistabroad.bsky.social:
bsbi.org/download/465...
Part 2 of Mike's article is only for #BSBImembers, sorry!
