Tag Archives: George Hassall

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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Spuddy Lovely

Posted on 28/02/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve had another great week, especially ‘cos Gardening Club is back on at school. I went to Potato Day at Hulme Community Garden Centre. I’ve found another skull to add to my collection, moved up to scouts, been on a … Continue reading →

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Guest Post from Grandma Barbara

Posted on 24/02/2016 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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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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Finding (some) Fun in February !

Posted on 07/02/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I haven’t been into the garden this week because of all the wet and windy weather, but me and my Dad have been talking about the veg we hope to grow this year. I’ve seen my first snowdrops and the daffodils are … 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 day I went to Parliament

Posted on 22/01/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

What an honour it was to be asked to go to Parliament to help the RHS launch the Ornamental Horticulture Roundtable Action Plan. Check me out !!!

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I Smell Winter

Posted on 17/01/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Well it’s certainly gone cold this week and yesterday I enjoyed the first bit of snow of the year at Brockholes Nature Reserve. It’s a fantastic place and really family friendly. I love it, because it’s great for wildlife. I was soooo lucky … Continue reading →

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Jobs to do indoors

Posted on 25/11/2015 by greenfingeredgeorge

Even though the weather’s cold there’s plants you can grow indoors. Today I’ve watered the chilli plant and the Venus fly trap with rainwater – I just leave a watering can outside and it fills naturally, especially with all this rain … Continue reading →

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Got some new apple trees

Posted on 23/11/2015 by greenfingeredgeorge

I recently went to RV Rogers in Pickering, to buy some apple trees for our garden at home. We got 2 varieties – Katy and Sunset – the trees are called Cordons. Cordons allow you to grow a useful amount of fruit … Continue reading →

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