Tag Archives: gardening science

Calm before the storm !!

Posted on 08/05/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

With SAT’s around the corner (first test tomorrow), I’ve ditched the practice papers, ripped up the ‘rithmatic and binned the books – it’s time to have fun, doing a few of my favourite things…. …..chopping wood, lighting fires, eating (Jaffa cake) s’mores, … Continue reading →

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George’s ‘Campaign for School Gardening’

Posted on 24/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

As I hit over 500 followers in my first 6 months of blogging I want to make sure I stick to my roots of championing school gardening; this is one of the jobs I’ve been asked to do by the RHS. This also ties … Continue reading →

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Had a good, Good Friday

Posted on 01/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Even though I was off for Good Friday and Easter Monday our 2 week school holiday has started today and I’m soooooooooooooo glad !! It’s been really hard at school as we’re building up to do our SAT’s in May … Continue reading →

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It’s all grow!!!

Posted on 21/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

It’s been all go this week as we finally got to enjoy a bit of warm spring weather. I’ve been busy in the school garden with my mates, worked really hard at a ‘pop up’ kids café on Saturday and on … Continue reading →

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Snow drops (literally)

Posted on 06/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

The best thing about this week was definitely the snow and there was loads; so much so school was shut, COOL ! Me and my Dad helped the snowman to regenerate into a Dalek #exterminate

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Half term adventures

Posted on 20/02/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

It’s been a cold and wet half-term, but I’ve still had a Jolly Holiday. I’ve finally got out and done some gardening. I’ve enjoyed some day trips, sleepovers, building projects and a trip to the theatre. The snowdrops, iris and birds … Continue reading →

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My own Winterwatch news

Posted on 31/01/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve really enjoyed watching Winterwatch this week – did you see the stand off between the fox and the eagle ! So, this week my blogs all about Rocket Seeds and The Big Garden Birdwatch . At  school we made bird hides, … Continue reading →

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The race to grow on space….

Posted on 11/12/2015 by greenfingeredgeorge

In May, at Chelsea Flower Show I was really lucky to meet a real astronaut. Here’s a photo of me at the RHS Campaign for School Gardening  exhibition stall, where they launched (like a rocket!) their Rocket Science campaign. The space team was  interviewed … Continue reading →

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Jobs to do in the school garden

Posted on 03/12/2015 by greenfingeredgeorge

Me and the gardening gang at school have put most of the allotment to sleep for the winter; we have harvested and weeded most of the beds . Some of the younger children at school have planted some winter wheat to see … Continue reading →

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