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Wildlife gardener studying Environmental Science at Stirling University

Go Wild For Worms with my ‘Worms Glorious Worms’ Video

Posted on 21/10/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Today is World Earthworm Day, celebrating the importance this wriggly fellow plays in the garden. Over summer, I had a cracking time recording this video with ex-Blue Peter presenter, Barney Harwood. Me and my Mum re-wrote the words to ‘Food … Continue reading →

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Autumn update from my home garden

Posted on 12/10/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’m writing this blog about my own garden, as the autumn sunshine beams down through the last leaves on the trees. Whilst there’s still some goodies to harvest in the garden, it’s also time to think ahead, of winter jobs … Continue reading →

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Big Shout Out to the Young Operation Farmers as we prepare for the Big #SoupShare

Posted on 04/10/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

It’s autumn and the garden is still rewarding us with some lovely veggies, only yesterday I harvested 2 more cobs of corn for my tea. What better way to use up your seasonal veggies, by making a bowl of delish … Continue reading →

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Inspired by Lost Words and Autumn Art this weekend

Posted on 30/09/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve made the most of the autumn leaves, the sky, the smell this weekend, by visiting 2 of my favourite places, to experience 2 very different things. On Friday I went to Hulme Community Garden Centre to watch Lost Words, … Continue reading →

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All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey……

Posted on 23/09/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I really love autumn, with the lovely fresh, crisp mornings and the beautiful jewel like colours of the leaves falling from the trees. It’s also a time to reap the rewards of your garden and celebrate all the effort that … Continue reading →

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Happy first ‘we gotcha you’ day to my best Buddy

Posted on 09/09/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Exactly one year today, we got in the car and set off north to pick up our gorgeous little Cypriot rescue dog, Buddy. Weighing in at a skinny 8kg, he sat on mine and Grandma’s knee all the way home … Continue reading →

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What a wonderful world

Posted on 02/09/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had the most amazing summer holidays, I’m almost sad that they are drawing to a close. I’ve been singing the Louis Armstrong track, ‘What a Wonderful World’ all summer, so I rewrote the words to reflect some of the … Continue reading →

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The summer of fun has begun!

Posted on 29/07/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Yippee, I’ve finished school for the summer holidays, that’s 45 WHOLE DAYS of fun; bring it on! Whilst I’ve had a bit of chill time, watching back to back episodes of Dr Who and Harry Potter films, I’ve also been … Continue reading →

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I’m so excited to be setting up my own wildlife gardening group, with The Young Operation Farmers

Posted on 18/07/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Ding dong, the community group I volunteer at, has got some dosh to pay for a Young Operation Farmers’ Project. This will give me the chance to start my wildlife gardening group, that I’ve been talking about for ages; I’m … Continue reading →

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Get buzzin’ and #GrowWild for #BeesNeeds week

Posted on 09/07/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Today is the start of Bees’ Needs week, which raises awareness about what we can do to help our precious bees. Bees are so important in our gardens, for pollination – flowers, plants, fruit and veg all need them – they … Continue reading →

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