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My Frog Blog – how tadpoles saved me from going crazy during lockdown!

Posted on 23/07/2020 by

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 →

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Why growing your own fruit and veg couldn’t be more important

Posted on 15/03/2020 by

Growing your own fruit and veg is so satisfying, it tastes great, it helps the climate by reducing our carbon footprint and now with the threat of self-isolation from coronavirus, being self-sufficient couldn’t be more important. Here’s a few tips … Continue reading →

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My trip to RHS Garden Wisley wraps up a Royal Summer

Posted on 22/09/2019 by

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 →

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Keep calm and plant a seed !

Posted on 24/03/2019 by

I hope you enjoyed reading last week’s post about a greener garden and maybe you feel inspired to grow more of your own fruit, herbs and veg. This week’s blog is based on what we’re planning to grow in our … Continue reading →

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All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey……

Posted on 23/09/2018 by

I really love autumn, with the lovely fresh, crisp mornings and the beautiful jewel like colours of the leaves falling from the trees. It’s also a time to reap the rewards of your garden and celebrate all the effort that … Continue reading →

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The summer of fun has begun!

Posted on 29/07/2018 by

Yippee, I’ve finished school for the summer holidays, that’s 45 WHOLE DAYS of fun; bring it on! Whilst I’ve had a bit of chill time, watching back to back episodes of Dr Who and Harry Potter films, I’ve also been … Continue reading →

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From #RHSChelsea to #RHSChatsworth, via The Highlands!

Posted on 10/06/2018 by

It’s been a crazy few weeks as I’ve tripped up and down the country from London to the Isle of Mull! First, there was a weekend in London, taking in RHS Chelsea Flower Show, before I scooted off to Mull … Continue reading →

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Hello Sunshine ! Springtime gardening at home and in the Blue Peter Garden. Oh yeah and I’m off to the #RHSChelsea Flower Show !

Posted on 20/05/2018 by

It’s been one of those crazy busy times recently. I’ve done absolutely loads of seed planting and gardening at home. My Blue Peter Gardening clip was aired this week and tomorrow (Monday 21st May) I’m off to ………………………     … Continue reading →

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Marching on to spring!

Posted on 14/03/2018 by

I think I was a little hasty with my last post about inspiring people to start spring gardening, as ‘The Beast From The East’ blasted through the country and covered everything in snow; it was like, “STOP THE PRESS, SPRING … Continue reading →

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Sending you some spring gardening inspiration!!

Posted on 25/02/2018 by

If like me, you’ve sniffed spring in the air this week and you fancy having a go at growing more of your own fruit and veg, then I hope this week’s blog will inspire you to give it a go. … Continue reading →

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