Category Archives: Gardening

Guest Post from Grandma Barbara

Posted on 24/02/2016 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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Finding (some) Fun in February !

Posted on 07/02/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I haven’t been into the garden this week because of all the wet and windy weather, but me and my Dad have been talking about the veg we hope to grow this year. I’ve seen my first snowdrops and the daffodils are … Continue reading →

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My own Winterwatch news

Posted on 31/01/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve really enjoyed watching Winterwatch this week – did you see the stand off between the fox and the eagle ! So, this week my blogs all about Rocket Seeds and The Big Garden Birdwatch . At  school we made bird hides, … Continue reading →

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I Smell Winter

Posted on 17/01/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Well it’s certainly gone cold this week and yesterday I enjoyed the first bit of snow of the year at Brockholes Nature Reserve. It’s a fantastic place and really family friendly. I love it, because it’s great for wildlife. I was soooo lucky … Continue reading →

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Dream Day – Working At Chatsworth House

Posted on 03/01/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I have been visiting Chatsworth House since I was a baby and it’s one of my favourite places in the whole world. When I went to RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2015 and got the opportunity to meet the Duke of … Continue reading →

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Best Day Of My Life !!!

Posted on 31/12/2015 by greenfingeredgeorge

Had the best day EVER yesterday at Chatsworth House working alongside the Gardening Team. I will write up the whole day very soon, but here’s the bestest bit !

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Jobs to do in the school garden

Posted on 03/12/2015 by greenfingeredgeorge

Me and the gardening gang at school have put most of the allotment to sleep for the winter; we have harvested and weeded most of the beds . Some of the younger children at school have planted some winter wheat to see … Continue reading →

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Jobs to do indoors

Posted on 25/11/2015 by greenfingeredgeorge

Even though the weather’s cold there’s plants you can grow indoors. Today I’ve watered the chilli plant and the Venus fly trap with rainwater – I just leave a watering can outside and it fills naturally, especially with all this rain … Continue reading →

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Got some new apple trees

Posted on 23/11/2015 by greenfingeredgeorge

I recently went to RV Rogers in Pickering, to buy some apple trees for our garden at home. We got 2 varieties – Katy and Sunset – the trees are called Cordons. Cordons allow you to grow a useful amount of fruit … Continue reading →

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