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Tag Archives: RHS Ambassador
London Calling……. climate change is declared, may the battle come down!
Last week ‘London was Calling’ as I was invited by the RHS to a science lecture; called ‘gardening with a mission’ it was all about Gardening in a Changing Climate. **This is a family blog as some things were really … Continue reading
Had an a-maze-ing time filming #GiantPumpkins with Blue Peter for #Halloween
Despite Storm Brian battering most of England last weekend, I had an a-maze-ing time with presenter Lindsey and the crew from Blue Peter at York Maze. We were there to film the North of England stage of the International Giant … Continue reading
I’m buzzin’ about my new blog on how to ‘Bee’ #WildAboutGardens
WildAboutGardens Week starts today 23rd ’til 29th October. Ran by the RHS and The Wildlife Trust they help raise awareness about the importance of gardening for wildlife! Each year, ‘Wild About Gardens’ focus on a different type of species; last … Continue reading
Autumn news from me, Green Fingered George
We’ve had some lovely weather up here in Manchester this weekend, I’ve had plenty of fresh air, so I thought I’d write an autumn update, all about my new dog, how the garden grows and plans for the coming months
How gardening can make you feel free
This week I received a copy of the RHS Campaign for School Gardening Courses for grown ups, who work with kids; I’d been asked to write an article for it, about how gardening makes me feel free and how it … Continue reading
Big Shout Out to the @RHSSchools as they celebrate their 10th Birthday with the Big #SoupShare
This autumn the RHS Campaign for School Gardening is celebrating its 10th Birthday #WOW! The campaign has changed my life in so many ways – if it wasn’t for the RHS you probably wouldn’t be reading this blog! So, I want … Continue reading
Learning some old fashioned skills at St Luke’s Community Garden and Orchard
Over these past 2 years of blogging, I’ve had some lovely invites off schools and community groups inviting me to have a nosey at their gardens and where possible, I will always try and take people up on their kind … Continue reading
My Summer Visit to Peak Organics Kitchen Garden
At home we garden organically, my Dad works for Organic North, so it’s safe to say we are the Organic Northerners! In August I visited Peak Organics in Derbyshire, with my Grandma Barbara and spent a day with them as … Continue reading
Carnivorous Plant Heaven, Fly Hell !!
I’ve met Matt from Hampshire Carnivorous Plants (CP) a couple of times at RHS Flower Shows and bought my first CP plants from him a few years ago. At RHS Tatton this year, Matt invited me to his nursery, … Continue reading
Green Fingered George 