Category Archives: Nature

A ‘blogging break’, whilst I check out the fabulous flora and fauna of Cyprus

Posted on 18/11/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had a bit of a break from blogging, as we spent the half-term holidays on the wonderful island of Cyprus. It was an incredible holiday, full of the most amazing plants and wildlife. Just acknowledging that we’ve all wrote … Continue reading →

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

Posted on 21/10/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

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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Inspired by Lost Words and Autumn Art this weekend

Posted on 30/09/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve made the most of the autumn leaves, the sky, the smell this weekend, by visiting 2 of my favourite places, to experience 2 very different things. On Friday I went to Hulme Community Garden Centre to watch Lost Words, … 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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What a wonderful world

Posted on 02/09/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had the most amazing summer holidays, I’m almost sad that they are drawing to a close. I’ve been singing the Louis Armstrong track, ‘What a Wonderful World’ all summer, so I rewrote the words to reflect some of the … Continue reading →

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Get buzzin’ and #GrowWild for #BeesNeeds week

Posted on 09/07/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Today is the start of Bees’ Needs week, which raises awareness about what we can do to help our precious bees. Bees are so important in our gardens, for pollination – flowers, plants, fruit and veg all need them – they … Continue reading →

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Wildlife wonders on ‘Magical Mull’

Posted on 18/06/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Apologies it’s took me so long to write this blog post; since returning from Mull, I’ve had lots of school exams, I’ve been to RHS Chatsworth Flower Show and I’ve done a fair bit of gardening at home too. But … Continue reading →

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From #RHSChelsea to #RHSChatsworth, via The Highlands!

Posted on 10/06/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

It’s been a crazy few weeks as I’ve tripped up and down the country from London to the Isle of Mull! First, there was a weekend in London, taking in RHS Chelsea Flower Show, before I scooted off to Mull … Continue reading →

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Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party’ (by Robin Williams)

Posted on 22/04/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

It’s a while since I wrote my last blog, as I’ve been too busy enjoying myself! The weather has certainly improved since I last wrote a post; finally, we’ve been able to get in the garden and crack on with … Continue reading →

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Go on, get out and #GrowThisSpring

Posted on 25/03/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

This morning I felt a bit down about something, I sat watching TV and my Mum said “you need to ‘practice what you preach’, you need to go outside into the garden“. I didn’t particularly want to, to be honest … Continue reading →

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