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My Frog Blog – how tadpoles saved me from going crazy during lockdown!
Whist Covid has wreaked havoc on the world, wildlife has bounced back and people have turned to nature for relaxation and freedom. Whether it was listening to a blackbird or watching butterflies flying over wildflowers, people have took comfort in … Continue reading
Lockdown life – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Despite posting a lot of content on my social media sites, I’ve realised I haven’t updated my blog during the whole 12 week lockdown period, mainly because I’ve been really busy with online schoolwork and filming for various gardening & … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Nature, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, TV, Wildlife
Tagged #NationalGardeningWeek, Blue Peter, chris packham, gardening blog, national gardening week, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, spring gardening, springwatch, young gardeners blog
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My trip to RHS Garden Wisley wraps up a Royal Summer
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
Posted in Events, Gardening, Nature, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, TV, Visits to parks and gardens, Wildlife
Tagged Back to nature, Blue Peter, Blue Peter Garden, gardening blog, george garden blog, George Hassall, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, kids gardening blog, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, rhs chelsea flower show, RHS Garden Wisley, young gardeners blog
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My ‘Right Royal Blog’ as I go Back To Nature, with HRH The Duchess of Cambridge on Blue Peter
It’s a ‘Right Royal Blog’ today, as I had the most incredible opportunity to film for Blue Peter with HRH The Duchess of Cambridge. Along with a group of home-ed kids, BP presenter, Lindsey, Catherine and I pond dipped, planted, … Continue reading
Posted in Gardening, Nature, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, TV, Visits to parks and gardens, Wildlife
Tagged Back to nature, Blue Peter, den building, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, pond, pond dipping, recycled planting, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening
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Filming for Blue Peter at Kew Botanical Gardens
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
The 12 Days Of Harvest – Merry Christmas Green Fingered Fans
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
Posted in Cooking, Events, Gardening, Local Food, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening
Tagged #SoupShare, #WildAboutGardens, Blue Peter, Blue Peter Garden, gardening blog, george garden blog, George Hassall, kids gardening, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, rhs chelsea flower show, RHS Tatton Park Flower Show, young operation farmers
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Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s Party’ (by Robin Williams)
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
Posted in Gardening, Nature, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, TV, Visits to parks and gardens, Wildlife, Young Bloggers
Tagged #2minutebeachclean, #ICanGrow, Blue Peter, Blue Peter Garden, cardigan bay marine centre, dyfi osprey, gwynfor nursery, penlon farm, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, rhs chelsea flower show, RSPB Manchester, sculpture heaven, welsh wildlife, welsh wildlife centre, Ynys-hir
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Up to now freezin’ February has been a whole lotta fun!
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
Posted in Cooking, Gardening, Local Food, Nature, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, TV, Visits to parks and gardens, Wildlife
Tagged Blue Peter, Blue Peter Garden, CBBC, CBeebies, compost, Let's Go Club, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, RHS Grassroots Magazine, RSPB Old Moor
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HERE WE ‘GROW’ in 2018 !!!
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
Posted in Cooking, Events, Gardening, Local Food, Nature, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, TV, Visits to parks and gardens, Wildlife, Young Bloggers
Tagged adam frost, Blue Peter, Blue Peter Garden, chatsworth house, gardening blog, gardening science, george garden blog, George Hassall, kids blog, kids gardening, kids gardening blog, operation farm, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, rhs chelsea flower show, rhs perfect for pollinators, RHS Tatton Park Flower Show, young gardeners blog
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Had an a-maze-ing time filming #GiantPumpkins with Blue Peter for #Halloween
Despite Storm Brian battering most of England last weekend, I had an a-maze-ing time with presenter Lindsey and the crew from Blue Peter at York Maze. We were there to film the North of England stage of the International Giant … Continue reading