Darran Jaques
@darranjaques.bsky.social
Horticultural Creative Director | Most things outside interest me. • Designer • Plantsman • Judge
Rose of the Year in 2015 and still worthy of the title!
Darran Jaques@darranjaques.bsky.social · 15h agoHappy #RoseWednesday R. 'For Your Eyes Only' flowers almost continuously in summer with ever changing bloom colours. This is probably my favourite tone. Also a previous Rose of the Year winner. @rosesuk.bsky.social #Garden #Flowers #Roses #Gardening. 🌱
Happy #RoseWednesday R. 'For Your Eyes Only' flowers almost continuously in summer with ever changing bloom colours. This is probably my favourite tone. Also a previous Rose of the Year winner. @rosesuk.bsky.social #Garden #Flowers #Roses #Gardening. 🌱
As Spain faces a wave of wildfires, a study led by Rewilding Spain asks if European bison could curb undergrowth and make forests more fire-resilient. ➡️ https://l.euronews.com/OF24
Growing Aechmea and Remusatia pumila on a Trachycarpus trunk outdoors in a bold and exciting garden experiment. Since they survived two winters in an unheated greenhouse, putting them outside in a sheltered corner will truly test their hardiness in Surrey! #Garden #GardensHour #Design #Plants 🌱
Our Yuzu tree is loving the heatwave, will be 20+ fruit 🤞. The botanical name is Citrus junos and this tree has been totally hardy in our exotic courtyard garden in Surrey, UK. #Garden #Gardening #Fruit #Plants 🌱
Our Yuzu tree is loving the heatwave, will be 20+ fruit 🤞. The botanical name is Citrus junos and this tree has been totally hardy in our exotic courtyard garden in Surrey, UK. #Garden #Gardening #Fruit #Plants 🌱
The Henry Moore sculptures currently on display at Kew Gardens @rbgkew.bsky.social combine to create a truly powerful experience especially in this summer of intense heat … #London #Weekend
Hello, August 😊 We’re still soaking up those vibrant summer vibes, but it won’t be long until autumn peeks around the corner. Enjoy every moment 🍂
Ohhhhh So exciting Rose of the Year 2027 Art Deco has arrived. Cannot wait to see this one growing happily in the garden. Thank you @rosesuk.bsky.social 🌹 #Garden #Gardening #plants #Flowers 🌱
Post a perfect album from the '90s that isn't Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, or Alice in Chains
@frapelicious.bsky.social · last wk.Post a perfect album from the '90s that isn't Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, or Alice in Chains
Cutting patch on this Hertfordshire project. The Cosmos just keeps coming and we haven't had to sow any for 4 years now. It reliably self-seeds along with the Calendula.... A sign of the changing climate. #Garden #Design #Gardening #Flowers #Plants 🌱
Hot sunny days and the dining terrace borders on this Hertfordshire estate are still going strong. Names in ALT #Garden #Gardening #Design #Climate #Planting 🌱
Long, hot, exhausting day but progress is being made on this planting refresh in SW London. #Garden #Design #Gardening #Plants 🌱
King and Queen arrive at first RHS Sandringham flower show
King and Queen arrive at first RHS Sandringham flower show
The five-day event is being held for the first time at the monarch's private estate in Norfolk.
bbc.co.uk
Old quince trees, reclaimed paving, relaxed planting around the dining terrace. Bringing character and creating a welcoming ambience on this Hertfordshire project. #Garden #Design #Plants #Gardening 🌱
🌱 #SundayYellow I’m off to do my volunteering shift at Wisley’s Hilltop and am not looking forward to being there in the heat! Although I’m sure the garden team will be doing their best to keep everything watered, I think I will see signs of stress. No rain predicted for days unfortunately.
Postcard from the field, from the Hautes Pyrenees: We enjoyed a fabulous day today at high altitude in the French Pyrenees, with the first of our big target Erebia ringlets seen well, among over 60 further species - Lefebvre's Ringlet. youtu.be/UayCx22FcnI @europebutterfly.bsky.social
Happy Friday! Oleanders in my garden are loving the extended periods of extreme heat here in Surrey. Also, I know the are toxic, but they are also planted extensively in the Mediterranean region and one must be careful with so many plants. #Garden #Gardening #Design #Plants 🌱
Hydrangea aspera subsp. sargentiana in our Hertfordshire MCM Project. #Garden #Gardening #Design #Plants 🌱
We're delighted to announce the entire 16-strong judging panel for our 2026 Botanical Photographer of the Year competition! Mugshots below 👇 or check out all their biogs here: bsbi.org/take-part/ac... Then select your very best plant photos to enter into the competition: bsbi.org/take-part/ac...
