Tag Archives: RHS Ambassador

Allotment ‘Cook Off’ by my Mum

Posted on 01/07/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

My Mum, Ali, started Operation Farm with some friends 7 years ago; there is a community allotment and orchard and they have lots of outdoor events and workshops. Anna runs the allotment with volunteers and my mum teaches people how to cook the … Continue reading →

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It’s like a jungle out there!!!

Posted on 26/06/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Since returning from my holiday and festival me and my Dad have been catching up on gardening jobs at home This weather’s crazy, everywhere looks lush, but also like a jungle !

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Viva España

Posted on 15/06/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’ve just returned from a 2 week holiday in Spain and it was fantástico!!! It was brilliant to see some really different flowers and trees and the wildlife was increíble!

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My Dream Comes True As I Film At The Blue Peter Garden

Posted on 31/05/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I love Blue Peter and my dream came true when I was asked to help out in the garden with one of the presenters, Lindsey. I had to keep it secret for a while, but finally I can tell everyone that … Continue reading →

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RHS Chelsea – the flowers, food, folk & funky stuff!!

Posted on 27/05/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

As RHS Chelsea 2016 comes to an end, here’s my take on the best flower show in the world; the fancy gardens, the flowers, the food, the folk I met and the funky stuff!!! Here I am, up at the crack … Continue reading →

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See ya, I’m off to RHS Chelsea Flower Show!

Posted on 22/05/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Today I travel to London, ready for tomorrow’s visit to RHS Chelsea Flower Show and believe me, “I CAN’T WAIT !!” Chelsea Flower Show is awesome, cool, mint, top – I’m buzzin’ with excitement!

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George’s ‘Campaign for School Gardening’

Posted on 24/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

As I hit over 500 followers in my first 6 months of blogging I want to make sure I stick to my roots of championing school gardening; this is one of the jobs I’ve been asked to do by the RHS. This also ties … Continue reading →

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Guest post from ‘Jolly Joan’

Posted on 20/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

I’m busy doing my SAT’s at the moment, so I’ve asked people I know to do a guest post on my blog. My friend, Joan is a volunteer at Operation Farm and People First Tameside. Joan likes the celebrity chef, James … Continue reading →

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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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Had a good, Good Friday

Posted on 01/04/2016 by greenfingeredgeorge

Even though I was off for Good Friday and Easter Monday our 2 week school holiday has started today and I’m soooooooooooooo glad !! It’s been really hard at school as we’re building up to do our SAT’s in May … Continue reading →

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