Tag Archives: autumn gardening

Autumn update from my home garden

Posted on 12/10/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’m writing this blog about my own garden, as the autumn sunshine beams down through the last leaves on the trees. Whilst there’s still some goodies to harvest in the garden, it’s also time to think ahead, of winter jobs … Continue reading →

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I’m buzzin’ about my new blog on how to ‘Bee’ #WildAboutGardens

Posted on 23/10/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

WildAboutGardens Week starts today 23rd ’til 29th October. Ran by the RHS and The Wildlife Trust they help raise awareness about the importance of gardening for wildlife! Each year, ‘Wild About Gardens’ focus on a different type of species; last … Continue reading →

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Autumn news from me, Green Fingered George

Posted on 15/10/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

We’ve had some lovely weather up here in Manchester this weekend, I’ve had plenty of fresh air, so I thought I’d write an autumn update, all about my new dog, how the garden grows and plans for the coming months

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Big Shout Out to the @RHSSchools as they celebrate their 10th Birthday with the Big #SoupShare

Posted on 24/09/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

This autumn the RHS Campaign for School Gardening is celebrating its 10th Birthday #WOW! The campaign has changed my life in so many ways – if it wasn’t for the RHS you probably wouldn’t be reading this blog! So, I want … Continue reading →

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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!

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The Beasts Of Bushy Park And Other Wildlife Wonders

Posted on 20/11/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

High up on my ‘Wildlife Wish List’ is rutting red deer and my wish came true at a recent visit to Bushy Park It was an awesome experience, actually it was #OfficiallyAmazing !!

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The Autumn Colours Of Wonderful Wisley

Posted on 13/11/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

It was brilliant to go back to RHS Garden Wisley in Autumn, it brought back happy memories of the first time I visited in Summer 2014

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Herbarium Heaven, As I Go Behind The Scenes at RHS Garden Wisley’s Laboratory

Posted on 06/11/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Last week I was invited to the RHS Garden Wisley Laboratory, for a behind the scenes tour to find out more about gardening science. It was absolutely fantastic, as I really love science #Epic

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Drum Roll Please……I’ve Been Awarded A ‘Silver’ Blue Peter Badge

Posted on 30/10/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I was well surprised to be awarded a ‘Silver’ Blue Peter Badge, for my work in the Blue Peter Garden I was absolutely speechless!

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Batty Blog – Part 2 of my #WildAboutGardens Week

Posted on 25/10/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Here’s the second part of my #WildAboutGardens week blog,  bringing together my 2 passions , wildlife and gardening #TotallyAmazing

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