Philip Through the Looking Glass
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Philip James of House Simons. First of His Name. Baron of Book Blogs. Nurturing a Nature Blog. Wandering Walker of Rescue Dogs. Friend to the Animals. Lover of Books and Films. Considerate Kind of Kindness. Proud Pizza Eater. Gloriously Grungey. Princely Wanderer.
We can't wait! 🐕🌸
We're back at Longmeadow this week where the scorching heat and lack of rain has been quite a challenge. Some plants have thrived, while others have clearly suffered. How's your garden coping? Let's compare notes this Friday at 8pm on @BBCTwo 😎 #GardenersWorld #Gardening
Leaving aphids for the blue tits . . . youtu.be/S1PjiUFiY9E?fe…
Thou art the fairest and most precious jewel. – William Shakespeare
Large white on buddleia What are you seeing during this year's #BigButterflyCount? @savebutterflies
There are three white butterflies to spot in the #BigButterflyCount: Large White, Small White and Green-veined White 👀 All of which are hard to identify when flying, but if you manage to see one land, use this handy guide to help you 👉 butterfly-conservation.org/news-and-blog/…
It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time. Sharon, Jack, Kelly, Aimee and…
Cheese roll with it #SandwichFillingInASongOrMovie
Poor boy, so sorry for himself youtu.be/TLJFSj3b4q0?fe…
No actually let’s fact check your common claim for a second… and use real evidence instead of repeating propaganda from a developer funded think tank ☺️
"Use the homes sitting empty there are enough homes already in the UK". Let's fact check this common claim for a second. Action on Empty Homes estimates there are 700,000. Centre for Cities estimates our *current* housing deficit is already 4.3m.
Happy birthday dear Ned – three today and as cute as ever! 🐕 Photos: Jason Ingram
I'm on my way down now youtu.be/5JP8Fv_54JE?fe…
The Big Butterfly Count 2025 is here and butterflies need our help 🦋🚨 This isn't just a survey, it's a rescue mission, and we need everyone to get involved. No lab coats. No science degrees. Just 15 minutes of your time. ⏱️ Get out for the count 👉 bigbutterflycount.org
Closing in on 100 for 2025 . . . horsedeathwatch.com/#c=&j=&g=&sd=0…
I feel at my most anxious and desperate when I am in the company of others who are always more well adjusted; and even if they are not, I imagine that they are, which amounts to the same thing in my fevered mind.
It's #BeesNeedsWeek so what can you do to benefit #bees AND #hedgehogs? 🦔 🐝 🌱 Let grass grow wild or at least cut it less often (and check carefully before doing so)! 🪱 Go organic & avoid pesticides! 🍂 Leave log & leaf piles undisturbed! 📷 BHPS / M. Wilcox
That is my home of love : if I have ranged
It's hot... 🥵☀️ Make sure to put out plenty of water for birds & wildlife in your garden so they can keep cool and have enough to drink. They'll thank you!
*IMPORTANT* Please read & share, it could save you or a loved one from a lifetime of chronic system-wide illness. 🙏❤️ Today I was diagnosed with Lyme Disease.😔 I was bitten by 4 ticks 30 days ago & had a red rash come up around one of the bites, that soon started spreading.…