Category Archives: Gardening

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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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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Guest post from Glossop Gardener, Steve

Posted on 16/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

My job as an RHS Ambassador is to inspire children to go outdoors and have fun gardening, so I’ve asked family, friends and people I’ve met through the RHS if they would like to write a Guest Post on my … Continue reading →

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Lights, camera, action!!

Posted on 13/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

It’s nearly 2 years since my gardening teacher, Sarah Hunter nominated me for the RHS Young School Gardener of the Year and thank goodness she did; winning the award has changed my life! Here’s my award winning video – I’d … Continue reading →

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Guest post from Sean Murray, Great Chelsea Garden Challenge Winner

Posted on 09/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

My job as an RHS Ambassador is to inspire children to go outdoors and have fun gardening, so I’ve asked family, friends and people I’ve met through the RHS if they would like to write a Guest Post on my … Continue reading →

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Snow drops (literally)

Posted on 06/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

The best thing about this week was definitely the snow and there was loads; so much so school was shut, COOL ! Me and my Dad helped the snowman to regenerate into a Dalek #exterminate

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Guest Post from my gardening teacher, Sarah Hunter

Posted on 02/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

My job as an RHS Ambassador is to inspire children to go outdoors and have fun gardening, so I’ve asked family, friends and people I’ve met through the RHS if they would like to write a Guest Post on my … Continue reading →

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Spuddy Lovely

Posted on 28/02/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had another great week, especially ‘cos Gardening Club is back on at school. I went to Potato Day at Hulme Community Garden Centre. I’ve found another skull to add to my collection, moved up to scouts, been on a … Continue reading →

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