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Wildlife gardener studying Environmental Science at Stirling University

The wind of the wingbeat, my wildlife summer blog #WildAboutWildlife

Posted on 27/08/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve just returned from a 15-day road trip in our campervan and it was totally awesome. From the start of the journey, when we had a great view of a sparrow hawk, to red kites on the way home, I’ve had an amazing wildlife adventure.

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Celebrating summer with my 100th blog

Posted on 06/08/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve got nearly 7 weeks off school and what a way to celebrate it with my 100th blog. Here I count down the 10 most popular posts, before signing off for a jam packed summer of gardening and nature fun … Continue reading →

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Growing Up and Gardening Wild

Posted on 30/07/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

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My guest post on Kids of the Wild Blog; read on for my top tips on how to be ‘wild outdoors’ Kids of the Wild Kids of the Wild love nature and we love writing about it. We encourage children … Continue reading →

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#RHSTatton through a child’s eyes

Posted on 23/07/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

What a way to start my school holidays with a visit to my third RHS Flower Show of the year, RHS Tatton Park Flower Show. It’s my third year in a row at RHS Tatton Park and it never disappoints, it always … Continue reading →

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When gardening can help, when you’re feeling sad

Posted on 19/07/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

On Monday after school, I visited Maria’s allotment; she has been working on the plot for over a year, since her Dad passed away and she describes it as a ‘place of reflection for the whole family’. Here’s her story, … Continue reading →

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Doin’ ma thing as Young Ambassador for the RHS Campaign for School Gardening

Posted on 16/07/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

I made a quick dash after finishing school on Friday to do my thing as Young Ambassador for the RHS Campaign for School Gardening, with a seed planting workshop at St Christopher’s R.C. Primary School’s Fun Day and it was #OfficiallyAmazing

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Great to be back at RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands

Posted on 09/07/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

After having a few stressful weeks at school doing exams, it was great to return to RSPB Burton Mere Wetlands, with my Dad to check out the wildlife It’s my third visit this year and it was great to see the changing landscape … Continue reading →

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It’s grow, grow, grow back in my home garden!!!

Posted on 25/06/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had a busy few weeks at Flower Shows, Festivals and Camping Trips and now its back to normality with a bit of gardening at home. Yesterday, I repotted a marsh marigold and placed it in its new home, the pond; here’s all the … Continue reading →

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The first ever #RHSChatsworth was #OfficiallyAmazing !!!

Posted on 15/06/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

So here’s my final blog on the first ever RHS Chatsworth Flower Show;  I’d been looking forward to the show for months and it didn’t disappoint; it was absolutely #AWESOME

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Wow I’m on Gardeners’ World as I film at #RHSChatsworth with presenter, Adam Frost

Posted on 09/06/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

For me and my family the King of Gardening TV programmes is Gardeners’ World and I was absolutely well chuffed to be asked to appear with the super cool gardening presenter and fellow RHS Ambassador, Adam Frost at RHS Chatsworth Flower Show … Continue reading →

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