Category Archives: Local Food

‘Are you still gardening George?’

Posted on 19/01/2025 by greenfingeredgeorge

As I return to Uni, I can categorically say I’ve been living the ‘Uni life’, partying hard and getting up late, so a question I get asked a lot is, ‘are you still gardening George?’, the answer, yes, I am. … Continue reading →

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Reporting back on your Green Plans for ’22

Posted on 24/01/2022 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve received lots of feedback following last week’s post about making Green Plans for ’22, it seems January makes us all feel motivated to plan for brighter times ahead. I had such a great response that I thought I’d share … Continue reading →

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How gardening can make you feel free

Posted on 10/10/2021 by greenfingeredgeorge

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 →

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Why growing your own fruit and veg couldn’t be more important

Posted on 15/03/2020 by greenfingeredgeorge

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 →

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How our garden grew in 2019

Posted on 27/12/2019 by greenfingeredgeorge

As we move into winter, there isn’t a lot to do in the garden; so this blog is basically a summary of what has happened in our garden this growing year.  It has been an incredible year of gardening, with … Continue reading →

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Keep calm and plant a seed !

Posted on 24/03/2019 by greenfingeredgeorge

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 greenfingeredgeorge

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 greenfingeredgeorge

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 12 Days Of Harvest – Merry Christmas Green Fingered Fans

Posted on 23/12/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

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 greenfingeredgeorge

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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