Monthly Archives: July 2013

Mark is abseiling off Battersea Power Station…and he has vertigo quite badly!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by clairesallotment

It’s not something that would bother me to do as I’ve abseiled off rock faces in Wales before, but for my hubby Mark (who spends all that time editing my videos) it’s a huge deal. He suffers from major vertigo, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 31st July 2013 – Wow I harvested a lot just now!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by clairesallotment

I popped in the greenhouse first thing this morning, firstly to water, secondly to tie up some tomatoes, and finally to see in there was anything ready to harvest. I was so excited that my first “Moneymaker” tomato  was ready … Continue reading →

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Look at my cucamelons – Claire’s Allotment part 218

Posted on July 26, 2013 by clairesallotment
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Friday 26th July 2013 – Just try getting to my birds next year, you rotten cat!

Posted on July 26, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well the bird house is protected by what can only be described as Fort Knox. There are spikes on the roof of the shed, and I’ve now screws the bird house to the shed with 3 long screws, and I’ve … Continue reading →

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Thursday 25th July 2013 – My spikes are all up.

Posted on July 25, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it’s been a busy day in the garden. I’ve taken down the trellis I had on the back fence, and replaced it with the spiky “Prikka Strips”. It says you can either screw, nail or glue them into place. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 24th July 2013 – Gooseberries are very painful!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well my hands and lower arms are covered in scratches. It looks like I’ve been attacked by a cat or something with claws, but I’ve not, it was just my Gooseberry bush. Those thorns are really long and sharp. Does … Continue reading →

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Monday 22nd July 2013 – Awaiting the storms!

Posted on July 22, 2013 by clairesallotment

I was woken up this morning at 6am by some distant rumbles of thunder. It only lasted about half an hour, and then was gone. We had no rain, but apparently it’s due later. Today is supposed to be the … Continue reading →

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Sunday 21st July 2013 – Tidying the back garden is just like playing the board game Dungeons and Dragons.

Posted on July 21, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well today started a little on the overcast side, but as the day progressed the sun came out and the sun shone brightly. First of all this morning I made a little video about my tomato tree. You need quiet … Continue reading →

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Planting out tomato trees – Claire’s Allotment part 217

Posted on July 21, 2013 by clairesallotment
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Friday 19th July 2013 – I think I’m nearly on top of it!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by clairesallotment

You know it’s a good feeling when you find yourself wandering round the allotment wondering what to do next. I’ve put several jobs by for the cooler weather, like finishing off the paths and wood chipping them, and thoroughly digging … Continue reading →

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