Monthly Archives: Oct 2017

Had an a-maze-ing time filming #GiantPumpkins with Blue Peter for #Halloween

Posted on 30/10/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

Despite Storm Brian battering most of England last weekend, I had an a-maze-ing time  with presenter Lindsey and the crew from Blue Peter at York Maze. We were there to film the North of England stage of the International Giant … Continue reading →

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I’m buzzin’ about my new blog on how to ‘Bee’ #WildAboutGardens

Posted on 23/10/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

WildAboutGardens Week starts today 23rd ’til 29th October. Ran by the RHS and The Wildlife Trust they help raise awareness about the importance of gardening for wildlife! Each year, ‘Wild About Gardens’ focus on a different type of species; last … Continue reading →

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Autumn news from me, Green Fingered George

Posted on 15/10/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

We’ve had some lovely weather up here in Manchester this weekend, I’ve had plenty of fresh air, so I thought I’d write an autumn update, all about my new dog, how the garden grows and plans for the coming months

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What a souper Harvest Festival !

Posted on 08/10/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

Today (8th October) I took part in Operation Farm’s Harvest Festival, serving soup to celebrate the RHS Campaign for School Gardening’s 10th Birthday and it was #souper!

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How gardening can make you feel free

Posted on 01/10/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

This week I received a copy of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening Courses for grown ups, who work with kids; I’d been asked to write an article for it, about how gardening makes me feel free and how it … Continue reading →

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