Monthly Archives: May 2013

Thursday 9th May 2013 – Windy day, and no it’s not me!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well the temperature has plummeted from 20 to 13! I was just getting used to the warmth, and then it disappeared. So it’s back in trousers and a jumper and no suncream for the moment. I managed to dig another … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 7th May 2013 – Another glorious day.

Posted on May 7, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well we’ve really been spoiled this bank holiday weekend. Saturday (10th Annual World Naked Gardening Day) started a little cloudy, but as the day went on the sun came out and stayed out. Monday was warm enough for a BBQ … Continue reading →

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Birdcam #3 – Hatching Imminent – Claire’s Allotment part 201

Posted on May 4, 2013 by clairesallotment
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Episode 200! Celebrate the 10th Annual Naked Gardening Day with Claire!

Posted on May 4, 2013 by clairesallotment
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Harvesting cut and come again lettuce – Claire’s Allotment part 199

Posted on May 4, 2013 by clairesallotment
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Harvesting microgreens – Claire’s Allotment part 198

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Thursday 2nd May 2013 – Lots more potting up.

Posted on May 2, 2013 by clairesallotment

I’ve spent the afternoon in the greenhouse potting up all sorts of goodies from Cabbage “Primo” to Tomatoes “Pineapple” and “Brandywine” which I got from Chuck Fenster. My hands are very dry now, so after a good soak in the … Continue reading →

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Thursday 2nd May 2013 – Tits and lettuce, a rather strange combination.

Posted on May 2, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it’s all getting rather exciting in my nesting box as my, soon to be mummy bird, has been sitting on her nest all day. She pops out every now and then to stretch her wings and then is back … Continue reading →

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Saturday 4th May 2013 – 10th Annual World Naked Gardening Day!

Posted on May 2, 2013 by clairesallotment

Just incase you’d forgotten about this special gardening day, here’s a reminder for you…. Not sure if I’ll be participating, I think it depends on where you garden and where you live. Not something to do in the colder climate, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 1st May 2013 – Lots more potting up.

Posted on May 1, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well the greenhouse is getting very full, and I’m having to shuffle stuff round. Lots of the seedlings need to be potted up now, so this afternoon I did a few, but the weekend is going to be taken up … Continue reading →

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