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Tag Archives: kids gardening blog
My Frog Blog – how tadpoles saved me from going crazy during lockdown!
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
Why growing your own fruit and veg couldn’t be more important
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
My trip to RHS Garden Wisley wraps up a Royal Summer
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
Posted in Events, Gardening, Nature, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, TV, Visits to parks and gardens, Wildlife
Tagged Back to nature, Blue Peter, Blue Peter Garden, gardening blog, george garden blog, George Hassall, HRH The Duchess of Cambridge, kids gardening blog, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, rhs chelsea flower show, RHS Garden Wisley, young gardeners blog
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Keep calm and plant a seed !
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
All the leaves are brown and the sky is grey……
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
Posted in Cooking, Events, Gardening, Local Food, Nature, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening
Tagged george garden blog, George Hassall, horticulture show, kids gardening blog, operation farm, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, the big soup share, young operation farmers
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The summer of fun has begun!
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
Posted in Events, Gardening, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, Visits to parks and gardens
Tagged gardening blog, george garden blog, George Hassall, kids blog, kids gardening, kids gardening blog, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, RHS Tatton Flower Show, Young Bloggers, young gardeners blog
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From #RHSChelsea to #RHSChatsworth, via The Highlands!
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
Posted in Events, Gardening, Nature, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, Visits to parks and gardens, Wildlife, Young Bloggers
Tagged chatsworth house, gardening blog, gardening science, george garden blog, George Hassall, kids blog, kids gardening blog, operation farm, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, RHS Chatsworth Flower Show, rhs chelsea flower show, Young Bloggers, young gardeners blog
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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 !
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
Posted in Gardening, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, TV, Wildlife
Tagged gardening blog, george garden blog, George Hassall, kids gardening, kids gardening blog, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, rhs chelsea flower show, seed plantin, spring gardening, young gardeners blog
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Marching on to spring!
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
Posted in Gardening, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening
Tagged chit potatoes, gardening blog, george garden blog, George Hassall, kids blog, kids gardening, kids gardening blog, RHS, RHS Ambassador, RHS Campaign for School Gardening, rhs chelsea flower show, young gardeners blog
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Sending you some spring gardening inspiration!!
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