Monthly Archives: April 2013

Tuesday 16th April 2013 – Found the perfect Allotment song.

Posted on April 16, 2013 by clairesallotment

There I was digging away this morning, when on came the “Piggies” song came on my ipod. Not sure if you know it, but it starts with these lyrics: Have you seen the little piggies Crawling in the dirt And … Continue reading →

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Monday 15th April 2013 – Starting the April planting.

Posted on April 15, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well I have 1 back to school today and the other tomorrow, so all is good and relatively quiet. I’m looking forward to tomorrow at 8.15am when I’ll be on my own. I’ll miss them really. Spent the afternoon in … Continue reading →

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Sunday 14th April 2013 – BBQ and tops off!!

Posted on April 15, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well what a lovley day. It may have been a little windy, but the sun shone and so out came the BBQ. Mark thought I was a bit mad at trying it, but not wanting to be detered by the … Continue reading →

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Sunday 14th April 2013 – Lots more cabbage!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by clairesallotment

I seem to have sown a huge amount of cabbage this year, not sure why but there you go. All my seeds are coming up nicely, even the tomatoes have started to show themselves, now that it’s a bit warmer. … Continue reading →

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Saturday 13th April 2013 – Must be getting warmer I saw 2 bumble bees this morning.

Posted on April 13, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it seems to be warming up enough for the bumble bees to start flying. I saw 2 this morning at the alltoment. The first was on the lock on my shed, and I had to coax him onto a … Continue reading →

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Monday 8th April 2013 – First lot of potting up.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by clairesallotment

Just come in from the greenhouse where I’ve potted up 30 Candisa F1 Cabbage. Not sure where they’ll all go, as I’ve sown quite a few more, but of other varieties. We do like sautéed cabbage, but there is only … Continue reading →

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Sunday 7th April 2013 – Staring at the plot.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by clairesallotment

Makes me laugh every time. If you’ve not noticed it before take a look at what someone does when they first arrive at their plot. Most people, including myself have a quick look to see what needs to be done … Continue reading →

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Sowing shallots from seed – Claire’s Allotment part 187

Posted on April 7, 2013 by clairesallotment
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Victoriana Nursery Gardens – Helping hand discounts!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by clairesallotment

Victoriana Nursery Gardens A Helping Hand To Catch Up In The Garden?… Discounts Up To 40% It’s often said that the first rule of marketing is to never be negative; the trouble is, with a March like we’ve all had … Continue reading →

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Saturday 6th April 2013 – It is here?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well, I’m little shocked today as this afternoon the temperature got up to 11 degrees…I may have to go and have a sit down to calm myself. But the weather people seem to think that the weather is about to … Continue reading →

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