My Winterwatch News from RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor

Posted on 18/02/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Last Saturday (10th Feb) the weather was a little wet and cold, but it didn’t dampen my excitement, as I was going to RSPB Old Moor. I had about 4 layers of clothes on, so I was nice and toasty.

I was filled with anticipation of what I might see.

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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 – snow, hail, plenty of rain and even a touch of sun yesterday!

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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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My #BigGardenBirdwatch vlog – sit back, have a brew n enjoy!

Posted on 28/01/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

This weekend has sped by, probably because I’ve squeezed so much in.

If you didn’t know, it’s been the Big Garden Birdwatch and I went for it!

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Have a nosey at my first ever vlog

Posted on 21/01/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

There’s not much going on in the garden at the moment, so I’ve had a go at creating my first vlog, with my co-star, Buddy

I’ve never done one before, hope you enjoy it!

Here’s a link to the RHS Young School Gardener of the Year Competition

I’ll be heading over to Hulme Community Garden Centre next Saturday 27 January to help out at their Big Garden Birdwatch event

Have a good week guys!

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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 science team about climate change, back in November 2017

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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.

Here I grow in 2018 – Mossyard Beach, Dumfries

Hope you have had a great festive time too. In this New Year blog I’m looking forward to gardening plans for 2018 and looking back at my 2017 highlights

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First taste of snow!

Posted on 10/12/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

Given that he’s only 8 months old and from Cyprus, it was Buddy’s first taste of snow this weekend

and he went absolutely mad for it!!

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Thanks Green Gardening Fans

Posted on 03/12/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

Just a quick post to thank everyone for reading, liking, sharing and commenting on my last post about climate change

the response has been mega and hopefully I’ve replied to each and every one of your fantastic comments – cheers guys!

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London Calling……. climate change is declared, may the battle come down!

Posted on 16/11/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

Last week ‘London was Calling’ as I was invited by the RHS to a science lecture;

called ‘gardening with a mission’ it was all about Gardening in a Changing Climate.

**This is a family blog as some things were really difficult for me to understand, so my Mum & Dad have helped me write it**

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