Category Archives: Local Food

Big Shout Out to the Young Operation Farmers as we prepare for the Big #SoupShare

Posted on 04/10/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

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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All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey……

Posted on 23/09/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I really love autumn, with the lovely fresh, crisp mornings and the beautiful jewel like colours of the leaves falling from the trees. It’s also a time to reap the rewards of your garden and celebrate all the effort that … Continue reading →

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I’m so excited to be setting up my own wildlife gardening group, with The Young Operation Farmers

Posted on 18/07/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Ding dong, the community group I volunteer at, has got some dosh to pay for a Young Operation Farmers’ Project. This will give me the chance to start my wildlife gardening group, that I’ve been talking about for ages; I’m … Continue reading →

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I’m mad for Mayfield, with delish grub from GRUB!

Posted on 10/05/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

WOW what amazing weather we’ve had; the garden seems to have come alive! I’ve had a busy week with lots of gardening at home and a ‘filming’ job at Mayfield, Manchester

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Partying like a Pro, as I win a ‘Local Hero Award’

Posted on 30/04/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Just a quick post about some fantastic news I got this week – I won the Social Farms & Gardens Young Hero Award 🙂 and what was great was that the ceremony was in my home town of Manchester at Hulme Community Garden … Continue reading →

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Sending you some spring gardening inspiration!!

Posted on 25/02/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

If like me, you’ve sniffed spring in the air this week and you fancy having a go at growing more of your own fruit and veg, then I hope this week’s blog will inspire you to give it a go. … Continue reading →

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Up to now freezin’ February has been a whole lotta fun!

Posted on 11/02/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

The freezing cold February weather might have stopped us spending loads of time in the garden, but it hasn’t stopped me from getting out and about this month. I think we’ve had every kind of weather already this month – … Continue reading →

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What’s cooking, good looking??!!??

Posted on 04/02/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

This weekend I’ve been helping Mum in the kitchen, where I made a Greek veggie dish, called Briam. Have a nosey at the video, it includes the recipe for lots of veggies you could grow yourself!

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A Greener Garden by me, Green Fingered George

Posted on 14/01/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I was well chuffed to have been asked to write an article for the New Nature Magazine about some tips and advice for a greener garden. The article was inspired by the lecture I went to, given by the RHS … Continue reading →

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HERE WE ‘GROW’ in 2018 !!!

Posted on 01/01/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had a really great Christmas and short break in Scotland. It’s been awesome to chillax and have a bit of time to myself, get outside and play with Buddy and my Christmas gifts. Hope you have had a great … Continue reading →

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