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🇬🇧 So, how many of you welcomed #May1st with dancing and celebration? If you did, perhaps you'd like to know about the origin of this tradition: the #Celtic festival #Beltane, which I wrote a #BlogPost about two years ago.

🇩🇪 Also, wie viele von euch sind in den Mai getanzt? Vielleicht sind diejenigen unter euch, die gestern gefeiert haben, ja an dem Ursprung dieser Tradition interessiert: dem keltischen Fest Beltane, über das ich vor zwei Jahren einen #Blogartikel geschrieben habe.

#Tumblr (ENG): ideas-on-paper.tumblr.com/post

TumblrCeltic seasonal festivals - Part 2: BeltanePart 1 ; Part 3 ; Part 4 Hello, my dear folks! The 1st of May finally has arrived, and as promised, we will continue with our examination of ancient Celtic festivals and their modern counterparts....

I've been reading Sarah Gerrard-Jones' book 'Cacti and Succulents' ahead of her talks at #RHSMalvernSpringFestival (Review copy given. Not paid.)

It's a detailed look at these intriguing plants that have adapted to cope with some extreme climates. My review and a look ahead to the show on my blog: bit.ly/4cPScL8

Thanks to DK Living UK for the review copy.

📷 Dorling Kindersley: Jason Ingram