Tag Archives: winter gardening

How our garden grew in 2019

Posted on 27/12/2019 by

As we move into winter, there isn’t a lot to do in the garden; so this blog is basically a summary of what has happened in our garden this growing year.  It has been an incredible year of gardening, with … Continue reading →

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The winter weather has wiped me out !

Posted on 10/02/2019 by

I’ve had the dreaded winter bug this week and it totally wiped me out. All I can say is, thank heavens for Grandmas, books, scrabble and Dr Who on iPlayer! Today though, I nipped outside to water my carnivorous plants … Continue reading →

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Winter’s Wicked Weather

Posted on 18/12/2016 by

We have had every kind of weather recently and it made me think about how tough plants are to survive and thrive in the winter

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Happy 1st Blogging Birthday To Me !!!

Posted on 27/11/2016 by

Drum roll please……..it’s one year since I started #blogging and last week I hit 1000 followers and over 10,000 views!

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Spuddy Lovely

Posted on 28/02/2016 by

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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Half term adventures

Posted on 20/02/2016 by

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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My own Winterwatch news

Posted on 31/01/2016 by

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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Schools out for Christmas !!!!

Posted on 18/12/2015 by

I was so happy to finish school today. Christmas is a time to relax and to hang out with your family. If you are bored, get out into the garden and do a few jobs, like clearing leaves or cleaning your … Continue reading →

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Helping out at Tree Dressing Day

Posted on 06/12/2015 by

This is the sort of thing I have done for 6 years with Operation Farm. I’m a member, a young volunteer for them. Today I have run a stall making stars out of dogwood and loom bands – Sarah my gardening … Continue reading →

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