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Chris (@chrisgardener) - Collective Profile | Brighton and Hove, GB Gardener. Hi I’m Chris a self employed gardener down on the south coast in the uk, happily married to aero_jay looking to make new friends Follow @chrisjohn21 on Instagram. Recent posts: a close-up shot of vibrant purple astilbe flowers with feathery plumes, set against a backdrop of lush green foliage and ferns., a lush garden at night, illuminated by green outdoor lighting. purple flowers and ferns create a vibrant, natural scene., a close-up shot of a jasmine bush with white flowers and lush green leaves against a clear blue sky. the sunlight highlights the vibrant foliage and delicate blossoms., a lush garden with various plants and ferns is bathed in the soft light of a sunrise. text overlay reads 'awake to watch the sunrise'., a low-angle shot of a clear blue sky framed by the silhouettes of dark green leaves and branches. the image evokes a sense of anticipation for the night sky., a close-up shot of a penstemon cutting in bloom, with delicate pink and white tubular flowers. the plant is surrounded by lush green ferns and purple lavender, suggesting a vibrant garden setting., a serene garden features a small, shallow stream flowing between smooth river rocks and lush green ferns. purple wildflowers line the left bank, creating a peaceful and natural scene., a close-up shot of a small stream with smooth rocks and purple flowers. the water flows gently over the stones, creating ripples., a close-up shot of a cluster of vibrant pink flowers with delicate, spidery petals. the flowers are surrounded by sharp, needle-like green leaves, set against a soft, blurred background of lush greenery., a square album cover featuring a woman with long, dark, wavy hair, wearing jeans and multiple necklaces. the album cover is light pink and has the text "ampmwave" at the bottom. a black vinyl record is shown to the right of the album cover., a view of a lush green garden through a window covered in raindrops. the trees and foliage are vibrant, with the water droplets creating a blurred, artistic effect on the scene., a serene garden stream flows between smooth, rounded rocks, flanked by lush green plants and purple flowers. sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating the tranquil water and creating a peaceful, natural scene., two yellow rubber ducks float down a shallow garden stream surrounded by pebbles and greenery. the scene captures a playful moment of celebration in a natural outdoor setting., a close-up shot of two delicate white orange blossoms with yellow stamens, surrounded by lush green leaves. a tiny green orange fruit is visible in the background, hinting at future growth., a man with dark hair, sunglasses, and a mask is depicted in a moody, dark setting with glowing text that reads "stay right here." he wears a t-shirt with a yin yang symbol., .
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Chris @chrisgardener

Hi I’m Chris a self employed gardener down on the south coast in the uk, happily married to aero_jay looking to make new friends
Brighton and Hove, GB
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A close-up shot of vibrant purple astilbe flowers with feathery plumes, set against a backdrop of lush green foliage and ferns.
Favourite June flower
A lush garden at night, illuminated by green outdoor lighting. Purple flowers and ferns create a vibrant, natural scene.
Summer nights
A close-up shot of a jasmine bush with white flowers and lush green leaves against a clear blue sky. The sunlight highlights the vibrant foliage and delicate blossoms.
Jasmin and blue sky
A lush garden with various plants and ferns is bathed in the soft light of a sunrise. Text overlay reads 'Awake to watch the sunrise'.
We are always waiting for someone else to make the changes we want to see in the world but maybe it’s time we all become the change we want to see
A low-angle shot of a clear blue sky framed by the silhouettes of dark green leaves and branches. The image evokes a sense of anticipation for the night sky.
Summer evenings waiting for the stars
A close-up shot of a penstemon cutting in bloom, with delicate pink and white tubular flowers. The plant is surrounded by lush green ferns and purple lavender, suggesting a vibrant garden setting.
Little penstemon cutting is flowering
Sometimes the best things happen when we let the intrusive thoughts win
Today I found a frog living in the stream I built a few weeks ago
A close-up shot of a cluster of vibrant pink flowers with delicate, spidery petals. The flowers are surrounded by sharp, needle-like green leaves, set against a soft, blurred background of lush greenery.
One of my favourite flowers
A square album cover featuring a woman with long, dark, wavy hair, wearing jeans and multiple necklaces. The album cover is light pink and has the text "ampmwave" at the bottom. A black vinyl record is shown to the right of the album cover.
Song of the day
Rainy days
Trust the process, know what you want to achieve, don’t let anyone knock your confidence, the results will speak for themselves.
Couldn’t resist launching some rubber ducks down the garden stream to celebrate it’s completion
A close-up shot of two delicate white orange blossoms with yellow stamens, surrounded by lush green leaves. A tiny green orange fruit is visible in the background, hinting at future growth.
Little oranges 🍊
A man with dark hair, sunglasses, and a mask is depicted in a moody, dark setting with glowing text that reads "STAY RIGHT HERE." He wears a t-shirt with a yin yang symbol.
Song of the Day
A vintage television set displays static on its screen, set against a dark, speckled background. A small, silhouetted figure is visible on the right side of the screen.
Song of the Day
Two delicate calla lilies, one pale pink and the other creamy white, bloom vibrantly in a lush garden setting. Their elegant trumpet-shaped flowers stand tall on thick green stems, surrounded by verdant foliage.
Arums flowering
A school of colorful koi fish swim in a pond covered by a black net, with lush green plants surrounding the water. The fish, in shades of orange, white, and black, are gathered near the surface, likely anticipating food.
Now it’s summer I can’t walk past without these guys wanting food
A close-up shot of a pink peony flower with a bee hovering near its center. The garden setting is visible in the background with lush green foliage and another pink flower.
Hello bee 🐝
A close-up shot of a vibrant pink peony bloom in a garden setting. The flower's petals are tightly furled, showcasing its intricate texture and rich color against a softly blurred background of greenery and purple flowers.
Peony 😍
A lush, tropical garden is illuminated by moody evening lights, featuring exotic plants, ferns, and a stone patio with blue outdoor seating.
Do what makes you happy
A vibrant blue walkway cuts through a lush, green garden at twilight. The path is lined with dense foliage, ferns, and trees, illuminated by subtle outdoor lighting, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere.
Heatwave
A man with brown hair and stubble lies in bed, looking at the camera. He is shirtless and the text '32° hello summer 2026' is overlaid on the image.
Rare unedited selfie plant photos resuming shortly
An illustration of a young man with dark, dyed hair and makeup, posing for an album cover. He is wearing a striped collared shirt, dark pants, and white socks with black shoes.
Song of the Day
A close-up shot of a woman with long, curly red hair and a hoop earring. The text "HER TRUTH" is overlaid on the image.
Song of the day
Yes it’s a coastal redwood 😍
A close-up shot of delicate white star-shaped flowers with green leaves and stems. The background is softly blurred with hints of green foliage and bokeh lights, evoking a sense of summer.
The scent of summer in one photo, when you smell this you know
A close-up shot of a cluster of sea holly plants, with their distinctive spiky blue flower heads and silvery-green foliage.
Beautiful but a little prickly
A lush garden path leads to a vibrant blue bridge, illuminated by soft lights under a twilight sky. The scene is filled with ferns, trees, and exotic plants, creating a magical evening ambiance.
Finally some nice weather again
A close-up shot of a banana flower with several small, green bananas growing from it. The large, purple-brown bracts of the flower are partially open, revealing the developing fruit.
Bananas growing in the uk!
Raindrops on the deck
Have you ever felt like you’ve got imposter syndrome in your career? Everything I know as a gardener has been self taught or passed down through generations in my family I’ve been growing since I can remember for more than 30 years now, my work speaks for itself but recently someone online asked what qualifications I had and suddenly it threw me because I don’t have a piece of paper that backs up my 30 years experience.
A man with blond hair walks away from the camera, wearing a black hoodie with "DIRTY DONNIE" written on the back. He is at an outdoor event at night, possibly a music festival, with lights and other people visible in the background.
Song of the Day
A close-up shot of a strawberry plant with several small, green, unripe strawberries growing amongst lush green leaves. The caption indicates that strawberry season is approaching.
Strawberry season is coming
The album art features the text "WHAT IF NO ONE COMES" in bold, yellow, and orange lettering. The background is a blurred, abstract image of red and orange hues, possibly representing fire or smoke.
Song of the Day
Made good progress today
Spent my afternoon watering tree ferns how’s yours been?
It’s been seven months since I joined the gym, today I found out I’ve gained 2kg in muscle and lost 2kg in body fat I honestly feel so happy that consistency showing up is working even with a few setbacks with my health along the way I’m still making progress I feel proud of
A close-up shot of a fortune cookie broken in half, with a paper fortune sticking out. The fortune reads "Your success will astonish everyone."
Today’s fortune cookie 🥠
When you become yourself people gravitate towards you
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