Tag Archives: kids gardening

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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When the garden is your playground

Posted on 10/01/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Despite the cold, damp wintry weather I’ve had a fab weekend and today (Sunday) I invited my mate, Dec round to play in the garden. We checked out the tree house in the muddy top garden; played catapult in the fallen … Continue reading →

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Dream Day – Working At Chatsworth House

Posted on 03/01/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I have been visiting Chatsworth House since I was a baby and it’s one of my favourite places in the whole world. When I went to RHS Chelsea Flower Show in May 2015 and got the opportunity to meet the Duke of … Continue reading →

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