Green Fingers Collection

Bill Byrne, Woodlands manager on the Earl of Derbys Knowsley Park Estate, has already got his Christmas trees for 1985 and is looking ahead to the Yuletide season of the 21st Century

Planting tress, The Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Guides from Egglescliffe, Cleveland, 3rd April 1993. Pictured, Beaver Thomas Wood (7) and Cub Scout Robert Robinson (8)

Placing seeds at equal distance

Straight-stemmed red flower growing in terracotta pot, identical potted flower droopingly wilting being watered with yellow watering can

Young Lady in a Conservatory
BAL7735 Young Lady in a Conservatory by Bowkett, Jane Maria (1839-91); Roy Miles Fine Paintings; English, out of copyright

Removing excess seedlings from tray of borage seedlings, close-up

Inserting pineapple cutting in pot, adding compost, close-up

Salvia officinalis, new growth on Sage plant being hand-pinched, close up

Pulling out low laterals growing from the main stem of a plum tree, close-up

Using a pair of scissors to cut out salad leaves from salad bed, containing lettuce, cress and greens, close-up, high angle view

Transplanting cabbage seedlings, holding plant at correct depth and firming by pushing the dibber sideways towards roots, close-up

Scattering seeds onto compost in tray, close-up

Cabbage seedlings in a module tray and a seedling being transplanted from a pot into the module, close-up

Planting out wallflower seedlings in nursery bed, in evenly spaced rows, close-up

A strawberry plant in a flower pot, and a person transplanting a plantlet into smaller flower pot

A plant pot containing compost with a hand above it holding a runner bean

Hole cut into grass turf with crocus bulbs being pressed into soil, high angle view

Hands covering daffodil bulbs in pot with potting compost, close-ups

Hand pinching out (disbudding) the side buds below the terminal bud on young Dahlia plant, close-up

Pinching out central shoot of Dahlia plant to encourage development of sideshoots, close-up

Dividing up clump of Primula denticulata shoots (Drumstick primrose), close-up

Man pulling away the dead heads from long-stemmed Rudbeckia sp. (Coneflower, Black-eyed susan), close-up

Thinning Phlox shoots, using fingers to pinch out weaker shoots at the base, close-up

Pinching out side buds from Chrysanthemum plant, using fingers, close-up

Hands removing Aster plant from pot, close-up, view from above

Hands holding patch of grass, close-up

Hands firming in soil around aster plant, close-up

Hybridising roses, hands brushing anthers of pollinator across stigmas of seed parent, close-up

Pricking out leaves of rose seedlings in pot filled with loam-based potting compost, compost in right palm of hand ready to add

Pulling Clematis seed away from seedhead using fingers, close-up

Hands planting marigolds in a border, high angle view

Transplanting cuttings from Hydrangea paniculata into individual pots, close-up

Person carefully removing Begonia from plant pot above hanging basket on table prepared with hole in compost for replanting

Cutting back water shoots on a tree, using secateurs, close-up

Firming soil around base of a rose plant, close-up

Rubbing anthers of pollen parent over stigma of seed-bearing parent (cross-pollinating a tomato), close-up

Sowing grass seeds in seed tray, close-up

Woman holding pile of soil in cupped hand, pinching soil between fingers of other hand, close-up

Hand removing weeds from plot, close-up

Clipping flowerheads off lavender stems, using secateurs

Mophead hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) being pruned

Person using dibber in a pot containing seedlings

Planting seedlings in plant tray using a small dibber

Eccremocarpus scaber, Chilean Glory Flower, stems being tied to a support frame

Potting up Pelargoniums

Covering up trench using a rake

Primula vulgaris, hands holding young Primrose plant

Holding a seedling in one hand and handful of soil in other hand over a a plant pot

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Green fingers at work: Bill Byrne, Woodlands manager on the Earl of Derby's Knowsley Park Estate, leads a team of enthusiastic planters. The Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Guides from Egglescliffe, Cleveland join in the mission to beautify their surroundings by planting trees. With determination and teamwork, they make a positive impact on the environment. In another corner of the garden, a young lady tends to her plants with care in her conservatory. She nurtures them back to life as she waters a droopingly wilting flower with her yellow watering can. Her green fingers bring vitality and rejuvenation. Meanwhile, attention to detail is key as excess seedlings are delicately removed from trays of borage seedlings. Every action counts towards creating healthy and thriving plants. A pineapple cutting finds its new home in a pot filled with nutrient-rich compost. The process is captured up close – an example of how even small actions can lead to growth and abundance. The vibrant new growth on a Sage plant receives special attention as it is hand-pinched for optimal development. These tender gestures demonstrate the dedication behind cultivating flourishing gardens. Low laterals growing from the main stem of a plum tree are carefully pulled out to ensure proper growth and shape. It's all about maintaining balance and structure within nature's creations. Harvest time arrives as scissors precisely cut out fresh salad leaves from beds containing lettuce, cress, and greens. A high angle view showcases these delectable delights ready for consumption – proof that green fingers yield delicious rewards. Transplanting cabbage seedlings requires skillful hands holding each plant at just the right depth before firming them into place using sideways pressure with dibbers. This meticulous process guarantees strong roots for future harvests. From planting trees alongside community members to nurturing individual potted flowers or tending vegetable beds meticulously - these snapshots highlight individuals' passion for gardening while showcasing their green fingers in action. Their efforts contribute to a greener and more beautiful world.