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What’s going on this spring?
Blink, we’re already 3 months in to 2023 and I planned to write a post about all the stuff I’ve got on this year, but here we are in March and I’ve totally neglected my blog! I’ve got plenty of … Continue reading
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How gardening can make you feel free
Today is World Mental Health Day and there’s stacks of info out there about the benefits gardening can have on your wellbeing. I wrote this blog a while ago, about how gardening makes me feel free and how it has … Continue reading
Why growing your own fruit and veg couldn’t be more important
Growing your own fruit and veg is so satisfying, it tastes great, it helps the climate by reducing our carbon footprint and now with the threat of self-isolation from coronavirus, being self-sufficient couldn’t be more important. Here’s a few tips … Continue reading
Celebrating 4 years of blogging
Today I’ve been blogging for 4 years and even though I’ve been a bit quiet recently, my gardening journey still ‘grows on’. My first blog was about buying some new apple cordons and just like those trees, I’ve grown a … Continue reading
Leaves are falling, autumn is calling
Autumn, a time for crisp walks, admiring the beautiful changing landscape, kicking leaves and home to Mum’s soup. We’ve had a right mixed bag of weather recently; it was shorts & t shirt for an autumn day at Chatsworth, a … Continue reading
Keep calm and plant a seed !
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 … Continue reading
The winter weather has wiped me out !
I’ve had the dreaded winter bug this week and it totally wiped me out. All I can say is, thank heavens for Grandmas, books, scrabble and Dr Who on iPlayer! Today though, I nipped outside to water my carnivorous plants … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Events, Gardening, Nature, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, Wildlife
Tagged #SoupShare, gardening blog, gardening science, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, winter gardening, Young Bloggers, young gardeners blog, young operation farmers
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The 12 Days Of Harvest – Merry Christmas Green Fingered Fans
Well, Green Fingered Fans, it’s been an interesting year for us gardeners. With not one, but 2 blasts from the Beast from the East and then a few months later the garden was torched, with a hot, dry summer. As … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Events, Gardening, Local Food, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening
Tagged #SoupShare, #WildAboutGardens, Blue Peter, Blue Peter Garden, gardening blog, george garden blog, George Hassall, kids gardening, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, rhs chelsea flower show, RHS Tatton Park Flower Show, young operation farmers
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Autumn update from my home garden
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
Big Shout Out to the Young Operation Farmers as we prepare for the Big #SoupShare
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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