Tag Archives: kids blog

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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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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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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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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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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