It’s taken us a long time to create a wildlife haven, but the hard work is definitely paying off, because the garden is absolutely bursting with bugs, bees & butterflies.
It’s fair to say, we are pretty chuffed with the garden at the moment to be honest and it’s a total joy to sit back, chill out and watch everything buzz about around you.
From visiting flower shows, to watching flowers grow, here’s my summer summary of all things floral,
in my English country – ish – garden!
It’s a ‘Right Royal Blog’ today, as I had the most incredible opportunity to film for Blue Peter with HRH The Duchess of Cambridge.
Along with a group of home-ed kids, BP presenter, Lindsey, Catherine and I pond dipped, planted, built dens and chatted; here’s the ‘behind the scenes’ write up & photos, including a link to the clip.
I’ve been posting on social media all week about my visit to RHS Chelsea Flower Show and here’s a very quick wrap up.
I could write about perfect plants, sublime sculptures, lush landscaping and epic engineering, but for me there was a clear message at Chelsea….. ‘that gardening and being outdoors makes you feel great!.
Apologies I haven’t wrote in a while, I’ve been crazy busy, working hard and playing hard!
Anyway, on an absolutely gorgeous sunny day a few weeks ago, I visited Kew Botanical Gardens, where I filmed for Blue Peter; the clip is aired today, 9th May, on CBBC at 5.30pm!
I hope you enjoyed reading last week’s post about a greener garden and maybe you feel inspired to grow more of your own fruit, herbs and veg.
This week’s blog is based on what we’re planning to grow in our garden this year.
On Friday, I took part in a second school strike, where millions of young people from all over the world came together to protest about climate change.
Whilst the school strike aimed to draw attention to the effects of global warming and the fear we have as children for our future, the planet and its wildlife. I’m keen on what actions we can take as individuals, to help play our part and for me, there’s only one place I need to go….back to the garden!
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