Category Archives: Gardening

Keep calm and plant a seed !

Posted on 24/03/2019 by

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 →

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Time to ‘shake some action’!

Posted on 17/03/2019 by

On Friday, I took part in a second school strike, where millions of young people from all over the world came together to protest about climate change. Whilst the school strike aimed to draw attention to the effects of global … Continue reading →

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Youth Strike 4 Climate – ‘Cause Young ‘Uns are calling out and we live for our future!

Posted on 24/02/2019 by

It’s over a week since I took part in the Youth Strike 4 Climate and it’s taken me just as long to come down to earth. Let’s just say, I’ve been tired ever since! That day was a turning point … Continue reading →

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The winter weather has wiped me out !

Posted on 10/02/2019 by

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 →

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The 12 Days Of Harvest – Merry Christmas Green Fingered Fans

Posted on 23/12/2018 by

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 →

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December News from me, Green Fingered George

Posted on 02/12/2018 by

Call the police, somebody stole November! I feel like I blinked and all of a sudden I’ve been catapulted into December! But I’m not that bothered, ‘cos it’s countdown to CHRISTMAS !!!

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Go on plant a tree, it’s #NationalTreeWeek

Posted on 25/11/2018 by

As the weather turns a little colder and we move into winter, there’s not much going on in the garden right now. But did you know that it’s a great time to get out and plant a tree? National Tree … Continue reading →

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