Category Archives: Gardening

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

Posted on 21/10/2018 by

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

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

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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