Tag Archives: Blue Peter Garden

My trip to RHS Garden Wisley wraps up a Royal Summer

Posted on 22/09/2019 by greenfingeredgeorge

It was back to RHS Garden Wisley and ‘Back to Nature’ last week as I wrapped up a summer of gardening and Blue Peter filming with Catherine, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge. Catherine’s ‘Back to Nature’ Garden is inspired by … Continue reading →

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Filming for Blue Peter at Kew Botanical Gardens

Posted on 09/05/2019 by greenfingeredgeorge

Apologies I haven’t wrote in a while, I’ve been crazy busy, working hard and playing hard! Anyway, on an absolutely gorgeous sunny day a few weeks ago, I visited Kew Botanical Gardens, where I filmed for Blue Peter; the clip is … Continue reading →

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The 12 Days Of Harvest – Merry Christmas Green Fingered Fans

Posted on 23/12/2018 by greenfingeredgeorge

Well, Green Fingered Fans, it’s been an interesting year for us gardeners. With not one, but 2 blasts from the Beast from the East and then a few months later the garden was torched, with a hot, dry summer. As … 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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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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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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Spring time planting back in the Blue Peter Garden

Posted on 14/05/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

Last weekend I went back to the Blue Peter Garden to start some spring planting with one of the presenters, The Legend, Barney Harwood. Lindsey and I had put the Blue Peter Garden ‘to bed’ back in December and the Manchester weather … Continue reading →

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‘Here’s One I Made Earlier’ in the Blue Peter Garden

Posted on 05/02/2017 by greenfingeredgeorge

It was great to go back to the Blue Peter Garden to film a clip combining two of my favourite things, gardens and birds! #Awesome

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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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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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