A wildlife spectacle at a Hoylake High-Tide

Posted on 22/01/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

It’s all a bit quiet in the garden at the moment, so my blog will be wildlife themed for a few weeks.

With the Big Garden Birdwatch coming soon, here’s my post about the wildlife spectacle of a Hoylake High-Tide.

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Some winter gardening as we plant an apple tree

Posted on 15/01/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

There’s not much going on in the garden in winter, so, despite the rain and mud it was great to get out and plant an apple tree.

We already have two apple cordons and we wanted a small fruit tree to go in the top bit of the garden, where we hope to plant some raspberries in the spring.

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My ‘Big Gardening Book Review’ of ……..GROW – A family guide to growing fruit & veg

Posted on 08/01/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’m a big reader – gardening books, wildlife magazines, the whole Harry Potter series, bird books, you name it, I ♥ books!

So, it came as no surprise to receive 14 books for Christmas, this year!

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Looking back at my ‘growing year’ in 2016 and #HNY2017 folks!

Posted on 31/12/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

As we say goodbye to 2016 and hello to 2017,

Plug plants

I’m looking back at my gardening highlights this year.

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Art Makes Children Powerful, Apparently!

Posted on 29/12/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Does Art Make Children Powerful? Well, I like the thought of expressing yourself with art, your imagination can go wild and trust me, I’m not short of imagination!

I like gardening, I like wildlife, I like chocolate and I also like outdoor sculptures. So, it was great to get a bit of fresh air during the Christmas break at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

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Festive Greetings From Me, Green Fingered George

Posted on 25/12/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Merry Christmas to all my gardening mates and nature lovers.

Hope you’re having a great day!

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Winter’s Wicked Weather

Posted on 18/12/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

We have had every kind of weather recently

and it made me think about how tough plants are to survive and thrive in the winter

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Operation Young Farmer – The Next Generation of Cooks and Gardeners

Posted on 11/12/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve been involved in Operation Farm since it started in 2010 and this year it’s been great to see more kids like me get involved in all the workshops & events they do.

We are ‘the next generation of gardeners and cooks!’

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My Brockholes Blog

Posted on 04/12/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Going to a nature reserve like Brockholes, makes me feel relaxed and happy

I just love it!

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Happy 1st Blogging Birthday To Me !!!

Posted on 27/11/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Drum roll please……..it’s one year since I started #blogging

and last week I hit 1000 followers and over 10,000 views! Continue reading →

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