Tag Archives: George Hassall

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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Guest post from ‘Jolly Joan’

Posted on 20/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’m busy doing my SAT’s at the moment, so I’ve asked people I know to do a guest post on my blog. My friend, Joan is a volunteer at Operation Farm and People First Tameside. Joan likes the celebrity chef, James … Continue reading →

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Day Trips & Gardening at Grandma(s)!!

Posted on 17/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had a great 2nd week of my school holiday, staying with Grandparents, enjoying loads of gardening, day trips and a bit of chilling out too.   Here I am at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, it was just brilliant.

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Wild About Wales

Posted on 10/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve just returned from a week’s holiday in mid-Wales and it was absolutely FANTASTIC! I’ve been fishing, crabbing and wildlife spotting, ate ice cream and fish & chips, played tennis and frisbee and even had a dip in the FREEZIN’ … 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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Guest post from Glossop Gardener, Steve

Posted on 16/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

My job as an RHS Ambassador is to inspire children to go outdoors and have fun gardening, so I’ve asked family, friends and people I’ve met through the RHS if they would like to write a Guest Post on my … Continue reading →

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Lights, camera, action!!

Posted on 13/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

It’s nearly 2 years since my gardening teacher, Sarah Hunter nominated me for the RHS Young School Gardener of the Year and thank goodness she did; winning the award has changed my life! Here’s my award winning video – I’d … Continue reading →

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Guest post from Sean Murray, Great Chelsea Garden Challenge Winner

Posted on 09/03/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

My job as an RHS Ambassador is to inspire children to go outdoors and have fun gardening, so I’ve asked family, friends and people I’ve met through the RHS if they would like to write a Guest Post on my … Continue reading →

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