Growing Up North
Claire Fleetneedle, Northern Soul’s Gardening Correspondent, writes about growing up north.
Growing up North: Prepping and pruning the winter garden
Looking out at the garden at this time of year is hardly an inspiring sight. But under the frost and brown dead stems are green shoots and a glimmer of hope for warmer days.
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Last year I noticed we had a frog in the front garden. I would often see it at night while I was watering and would say ‘hello’ as it sat looking up at me.
Read the full story..Growing up North: Digging for Sanity
I don’t think I’ve ever been so grateful to have a garden. Since lockdown I’ve spent almost every day working outside.
Read the full story..Growing up North: The Bee Hotel a street built
In her Growing up North series for Northern Soul, our Gardening Correspondent Claire Fleetneedle looks at the unique challenges faced by gardeners up North and shares tips, ideas and horticultural happenings across the region.
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I’ll not lie, Christine Walkden is my favourite TV gardener.
Read the full story..Growing Up North: a new series from our Gardening Correspondent
In a new series for Northern Soul, our Gardening Correspondent Claire Fleetneedle looks at the unique challenges faced by gardeners up North and shares tips, ideas and horticultural happenings across the region.
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