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Wildlife gardener studying Environmental Science at Stirling University

Calm before the storm !!

Posted on 08/05/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

With SAT’s around the corner (first test tomorrow), I’ve ditched the practice papers, ripped up the ‘rithmatic and binned the books – it’s time to have fun, doing a few of my favourite things…. …..chopping wood, lighting fires, eating (Jaffa cake) s’mores, … Continue reading →

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Grow your own herbs, they’re mint !

Posted on 02/05/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

A quick post this week as I’m still doing lots of practice papers ready for my SATs in just under a week. I’ve re-potted some herbs for my mum this week, so I thought I’d give them a mention

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Launching the new video ‘An Orchard For Mossley’

Posted on 27/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Hot off the press, this new video showing a fantastic community effort, planting ‘An Orchard for Mossley’

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George’s ‘Campaign for School Gardening’

Posted on 24/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

As I hit over 500 followers in my first 6 months of blogging I want to make sure I stick to my roots of championing school gardening; this is one of the jobs I’ve been asked to do by the RHS. This also ties … Continue reading →

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Guest post from ‘Jolly Joan’

Posted on 20/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’m busy doing my SAT’s at the moment, so I’ve asked people I know to do a guest post on my blog. My friend, Joan is a volunteer at Operation Farm and People First Tameside. Joan likes the celebrity chef, James … Continue reading →

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Day Trips & Gardening at Grandma(s)!!

Posted on 17/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had a great 2nd week of my school holiday, staying with Grandparents, enjoying loads of gardening, day trips and a bit of chilling out too.   Here I am at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, it was just brilliant.

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Wild About Wales Gallery

Posted on 13/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

This gallery contains 20 photos.

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Wild About Wales

Posted on 10/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve just returned from a week’s holiday in mid-Wales and it was absolutely FANTASTIC! I’ve been fishing, crabbing and wildlife spotting, ate ice cream and fish & chips, played tennis and frisbee and even had a dip in the FREEZIN’ … Continue reading →

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Had a good, Good Friday

Posted on 01/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Even though I was off for Good Friday and Easter Monday our 2 week school holiday has started today and I’m soooooooooooooo glad !! It’s been really hard at school as we’re building up to do our SAT’s in May … Continue reading →

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It’s all grow!!!

Posted on 21/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

It’s been all go this week as we finally got to enjoy a bit of warm spring weather. I’ve been busy in the school garden with my mates, worked really hard at a ‘pop up’ kids café on Saturday and on … Continue reading →

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