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alliterative-endlessknot · 11 months

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The surprisingly connected origins of "mow" and "aftermath".

#mow #aftermath #no mow may #nomowmay #etymology #words #language #linguistics #historical linguistics #lingcomm #lingblr #wordoftheday #wotd #word nerd #wordnerd #video #youtube #ytshorts

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insidecroydon · 1 year

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Perry splashes the cash on publicity and mowing grass in May

Croydon’s pro-pollution Mayor has now declared war on wildlife, as he has ignored the #NoMowMay advice of none other than Sir David Attenborough. By PERCY FLAMETHROWER, our municipal horticultural correspondent Precious habitat: Mayor Perry is ignoring all scientific advice about the need for less grass cutting So much for the sonnet’s “Darling buds of May”. Jason Perry, the part-time Mayor of…

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#NoMowMay #15% Council Tax hike #Climate Crisis #Conservative #Council Tax #Croydon #Croydon Council #Croydon parks #Grass cutting #London Borough of Croydon #Mayor Jason Perry #Scott Roche #Tory

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realbsogood · 2 years

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Looking for inspiration on how to get your #garden buzzing? 🐝🌺 Supporter Rowena Grew shares her 'recipe' for success in her new #BeeTheChange blog! Read it here 👉 http://ow.ly/KpBn50J13oW

How have you made your space (big or small) more bumblebee-friendly? Let us know in the comments! 👇

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badkittyknits · 2 years

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...how can it be Friday already?!?...EEEK!!!!...where did my week go?!?...bevy of bees FIND US: Saturday Noxen Fairgrounds at Let The Music Play IV Sunday in Wilkes-Barre at Oddities & Delights Craft Fair ...an unusual craft fair, corner of West Market and South River #badkittyknits #bees #beesknees #beemine #beekind #crochetamigurumi #beelover #rainbow #rainbowbee #bekind #bees #beesofinstagram #NoMowMay #bubblebee #beestuffie #beehive #savethebees #beelove #cochetbee #makersgonnamake #handmade #handcrafted #beelove #beelovers #beekeeping #rainbowbabies #oddities #odditiesandcuriosities #oddititesanddelights #marketprep https://www.instagram.com/p/CdyRLSGOmiH/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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lauriera · 2 years

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It’s Baltimore Birding Weekend, and tomorrow is #GlobalBigDay/#WorldMigratoryBirdDay! If you want to do birding at home, @gardenforwildlife. And check out #NoMowMay! Pictured: Our trumpet vine, spring 2020. Resources in captions: https://www.facebook.com/626441326/posts/10159681101516327/?d=n #DimLightsForBirds #WMBD2022 #DMAM2022 #DiaMundialdelasAvesMigratorias #DarkSkies #NochesOscuras (at Brooklyn, Md 21225) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdgPBNbOjW9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#globalbigday #worldmigratorybirdday #nomowmay #dimlightsforbirds #wmbd2022 #dmam2022 #diamundialdelasavesmigratorias #darkskies #nochesoscuras

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endermen · 2 years

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tail in the air like u just dont care

#bunnies #bunblr #romeo bunny #rabbitblr #rabbits #he loves nomowmay so damn much

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picturetakingguy · 2 years

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Field of dreams in the making! -- NoMowMay

#dandelion #no mow may #photographers on tumblr #original photographers #artists on tumblr

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myalgicencephalomyelitiscfstom · 1 year

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#NoMowMay started in the UK and seems to be also taking off in Canada and possibly in other countries also as well as Ireland

Could suit people with #MEcfs, #LongCovid & other energy-limiting chronic illnesses. #spoonie

#chronic illness

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gite-milvain · 1 year

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Another neighbour taking up #nomowmay

#france #gardening #flowers #bee friendly #garden #insect friendly

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megan-renee · 2 years

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@ Håvard’s parents house I mentioned he shouldn’t cut the lawn for them like he usually does when they’re away because the dandelions are good for the bees and he agreed and now we keep seeing stuff like #nomowmay trying to call attention to how important like “weeds” are to the ecosystem and I’m like… see! We’re always ahead of the curve heheh…

#personal #my photography #spring

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jaketeachesdeath · 2 years

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Today is #worldbeeday!

One thing we find frustrating is that alot of the bee conservation talks often focus on honey bees and bumblebee bees, but did you know that there are around 270 species of bee in the UK?

Only 24 of these bee species are bumblebees! Thats not to say that bumbles shouldnt be protected, only around half of these have a good range across the UK. The Tree Bumblebee for example is doing well but it isnt a native species.

Lots of the most recogniseable solitary species are Mining Bees and Mason Bees.

Companies like @greenandblueuk make specialist bricks with built in nesting holes which can be incorporated into buildings and supporting movements like #nomowmay can go a long way in increasing numbers of solitary species in your area. If you look youll find them and more of them than you think, a reason to leave those dandelions and hawkweeds alone!

(None of these bees were killed for the collection, some were naturally dead others were accidental deaths from capture for recording purposes)

There are imposters in this box. Can you spot them?

20/05/22

#vulture culture uk #vulture culture #oddities #taxidermy #bones #skull #skull collecting #animal skull #curiosities #pinned insect

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spreadcasts · 2 years

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New episode, #67, drops tomorrow! Link in bio. Do you know what this mystery meat is? You'll find out on this thrilling episode of the podcast, where we also discuss a cold spring, brutal garden failures, what we managed to eat from the yard so far, mushroom communication, a new local baby formula factory, a new sponsor (spoiler: it's Will) and much more. #homesteading #homestead #homesteadlife #homesteadersofinstagram #mushrooms #venison #gardening #gardens #farm #farmlife #farming #gardening #garden #produce #fruit #veggies #birds #birdwatching #fungi #ediblelandscape #nomowmay — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/UB634Xa

#Instagram #IFTTT

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thewitchwench · 2 years

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I'm not great at insect identification but they never cease to impress me... Look at the arse on this one! It saddens me that we are losing so many at such an alarming rate, what with all the pesticides and chemicals used these days. When I was little I would spend hours in this bit of wasteland near my house just finding different ones and marvelling at them. I hope future generations don't miss out on the same experience. . . . . . . . #witch #witch🔮#solitarywitch #paganwitch #instawitch #greenwitch #hearthwitch #hedgewitch #paganpride #heathen #kitchenwitch #witchlife #witchcraft #modernwitch #witchaesthetic #norsepagan #celticpagan #priestess #wildwoman #insect #nomowmay (at Totnes) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdTIHHmNOXb/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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friendsafforestation · 7 days

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(via Embrace Nature's Beauty: Join the City Nature Challenge) 🌿 Dive into the heart of nature with the Saskatoon City Nature Challenge! 🌿 📸 Did you snap some incredible biodiversity shots between April 26 to April 29? Don't let those moments fade away! Upload your camera photos to iNaturalist from April 30 to May 5 and become a part of something truly special. Your images could help unlock the secrets of Saskatoon's vibrant ecosystem! 🔍 But wait, there's more! You can also lend a helping hand by assisting with identification. https://youtu.be/v0qzwlVhiXc Check out our handy hints and tips video to become a biodiversity detective. From converting unknowns to higher kingdom levels to uncovering species identities, every contribution counts! 💚 Let's show the world the natural wonders of Saskatoon together. Join us in celebrating biodiversity, fostering community, and making a difference. Your passion for nature could inspire others to connect with our environment in new and meaningful ways. 🌟 Don't miss out on this chance to be a part of the Saskatoon City Nature Challenge. Together, we can create a brighter, greener future for our city and beyond! 🌟 #CityNatureChallenge #Saskatoon #Biodiversity #iNaturalist #NatureLovers With thanks to our sponsors and supporters SaskPower, SaskTel, Saskatoon Nature Society, Wild About Saskatoon, Caswell Hill Community Association, SOS Trees Inc., Rosewood Varsity View Community Association, Nutana Varsity View Community Association, Montgomery Place Varsity View Community Association. City Nature Challenge Saskatoon CNC YXE 2024 led by Friends of the Saskatoon Afforestation Areas. #CityNatureChallenge #iNaturalistCanada #Biodiversity Founded by @NHMLA and @CalAcademy Community Science hosted by #friendsdareas #NatureCanada #CityNatureChallenge #BioBlitz #CitSciMonth #CommunityScience #CitizenScience #UrbanNature #UrbanBiodiversity #NatureInTheCity #NatureIsEverywhere #NatureForEveryone #NatureNerd #cnc #outdoors #nature #conservation #photography #biodiversity #citizenscience #inaturalist #wildlife #plantlife #wanderlust #naturelovers #optoutside #instagood #picoftheday #volunteer #training #parks #optingoutside #CNCYXE #CNCYXE2023 #FriendsAreas #FriendsAfforestation #citizenscience #communityscience #EcologicalEmergency #naturelovers @sasktel #inaturalist #saskatchewanbirds #yxebirds #getoutdoors #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #SNS #SaskatoonNatureSociety #citynaturechallenge2023 #yxe #thegreatoutdoors #citynaturechallenge2024 #citynaturechallenge #Canadacitynaturechallenge #citizenscience #Volunteering #nativeprairie #grasslands #wildlife #bees #pollinators #prairiepollinators #ExploreSask #NatureSask #wildlifewatcher #prairielife #sasklife #nativeprairie #speciesatrisk #conservation #KeepSaskWild #socialdistance #citizenscience #wildlifephotography #beesknees #LeavetheLeaves #NoMowMay #nature4all #FriendsAreas #FriendsAfforestation @FriendsAreas #saskatoon #saskatooning#naturelovers #inaturalist #saskatchewanbirds #yxebirds #getoutdoors #naturephotography #wildlifephotography #yxe #thegreatoutdoors #citizenscience #Volunteering #nativeprairie #grasslands #wildlife #bees #pollinators #prairiepollinators #ExploreSask #NatureSask #wildlifewatcher #prairielife #sasklife #nativeprairie #speciesatrisk #conservation #KeepSaskWild #socialdistance #citizenscience #wildlifephotography #beesknees #LeavetheLeaves #NoMowMay #nature4all #FriendsAreas #FriendsAfforestation @FriendsAreas

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badkittyknits · 2 years

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Waiting for our wings...my first round of rainbow bees debuted February 2022...and they sold out first!!! I've had inquiries so I'm prepping for the weekend ...but they do take time ...June is right around the corner, DM to order a rainbow or rainbow bee to pickup locally at AlleyCrafts 239 Schuyler Ave Kingston PA...these will not be standard stock 💕🐝🐝🐝💕 bees 💕🐝🐝🐝💕 bees💕🐝🐝🐝💕 bees💕🐝🐝🐝💕 🌈 rainbow stripes💕🐝💕🐝💕🐝 🌈 rainbow stripe bees Bees are about 4 inch long x 3 inch tall x 2 inch wide approximately, shades can vary but it's a rainbow 100% organic cotton yarn, polyester fill, safety eyes $15 each shipping extra FIND US: Saturday Noxen Fairgrounds at Let The Music Play IV Sunday in Wilkes-Barre at Oddities & Delights Craft Fair corner of West Market and South River #badkittyknits #bees #beesknees #beemine #beekind #crochetamigurumi #beelover #rainbow #rainbowbee #bekind #bees #beesofinstagram #NoMowMay #bubblebee #beestuffie #beehive #savethebees #beelove #cochetbee #makersgonnamake #handmade #handcrafted #beelove #beelovers #beekeeping #rainbowbabies #oddities #odditiesandcuriosities #oddititesanddelights #marketprep (at Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cds88OKuNrG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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warningsine · 10 days

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Good news for lazy gardeners: one labour-saving tweak could almost double the number of butterflies in your garden, according to a new scientific study – let the grass grow long.

In recent years nature lovers have been extolling the benefits of relaxed lawn maintenance with the growing popularity of the #NoMowMay campaign. Now an analysis of six years of butterfly sightings across 600 British gardens has provided the first scientific evidence that wilder lawns boost butterfly numbers.

The benefits of leaving areas of grass long were most pronounced in gardens within intensively farmed landscapes, with up to 93% more butterflies found and a greater range of species. Gardens with long grass in urban areas showed an 18% boost to butterfly abundance.

“We wanted to be able to give tried and tested gardening advice that will benefit butterflies, as we know lots of people want to help,” said Dr Richard Fox, the head of science at Butterfly Conservation and a co-author of the study, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment. “This study proves, for the first time, that allowing a patch of grass to grow long will attract more butterflies into your garden.”

The study found that another butterfly bonus for gardens was flowering ivy, which can flourish on walls in urban backyards. This increased the numbers of the holly blue – the caterpillars feed on ivy and holly – and the red admiral and comma, which benefit from its flowers as a crucial nectar source in autumn.

According to the study, long grass in gardens attracts more butterfly species whose caterpillars feed on grasses. These include meadow browns, gatekeepers, speckled woods, ringlets and small skippers. Fox said this suggested the boost in population was not simply because long grass provided more nectar from wildflowers within it, such as dandelions or knapweed, but because butterflies were seeking or actually breeding in rewilded lawns.

“It’s a really positive sign,” said Fox. “What people are doing with long grass in gardens is creating potential or actual breeding habitat. In order to make an impact on the biodiversity crisis we need to be creating places where butterflies and other wildlife can breed. This is simple, doesn’t cost anything and saves you time and effort.

“If you have a patch of long grass you may have grasshoppers, beetles and ant hills as well – there will be all these spinoffs.”

Private outdoor space makes up 7,280 sq km of land across Britain – an area larger than the counties of Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire combined – and an estimated 62% of this is vegetated gardens, and so potentially vital wildlife habitat.

According to Butterfly Conservation, the benefits of long grass to butterflies and other invertebrates is likely to be found in other grassy public spaces too, such as parks, school grounds, allotments and road verges. Through its Wild Spaces programme, the charity aims to transform 100,000 areas across the UK to help support butterfly populations.

Fox said the principle of managing long grass for butterflies was the same as wildlife-friendly meadow management: don’t do everything all at once.

To provide good habitat for butterfly caterpillars, long grass has to be left until late September or October before being cut lightly, and some species such as small skippers require long grass all year round.

“If you take part in #NoMowMay our message is, don’t just mow your grass in June,” said Fox.

#butterflies #insects #conservation

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