Monthly Archives: April 2014

A Tomato Trilogy – Claire’s Allotment Part 223

Posted on April 18, 2014 by clairesallotment
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Thursday 17th April 2014 – Lottie and Dottie is published

Posted on April 17, 2014 by clairesallotment

Just to let you know that today Lottie and Dottie Sow Carrots is published. A massive, huge “Thank you!!” to everyone who has made this possible at Orion, you are all Fabulous! If you would like to watch a little … Continue reading →

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Did you watch the Allotment show?

Posted on April 17, 2014 by clairesallotment

I found this programme very interesting. What wonderfully clean and weed free plots they had to start with. I don’t think any of us have every achieved that, I know I haven’t. A lovely mixture of contestants, in age, and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 16th April 2014 – That’s all folks!

Posted on April 16, 2014 by clairesallotment

I’m not stopping my allotment if that’s what you’re thinking, on the contrary. This season is just getting interesting. I’ve finally got to the end of all the seedlings that, at the moment, need potting up. The greenhouse is getting … Continue reading →

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The Big Allotment Challenge.

Posted on April 15, 2014 by clairesallotment

Will you be watching tonight? I will, with great interest. Not just because it’s about allotments, but because my friend Sally and I auditioned last year for this. We got down to the last 12 pairs of people, and they … Continue reading →

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Monday 14th April 2014 – More potting on.

Posted on April 14, 2014 by clairesallotment

Well this afternoon I spent more time potting on some seedlings. Today was the turn of the Cabbage “Primo (II)” and the Brussels Sprouts “Camelot F1”. I started with the Brussels and apparently there were supposed to be 40 seeds … Continue reading →

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Monday 14th April 2014 – And then there were more!

Posted on April 14, 2014 by clairesallotment

I had a quick look at my birdies today, and this is what I saw….10 little eggs all neatly huddled together. I’m very proud.

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Sunday 13th April 2014 – Let’s get potting up!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by clairesallotment

I spent the afternoon in the greenhouse sorting out various seedlings and potting them up. The greenhouse is getting quite full now, which is great. I’m having to shuffle bits about to make extra room. But I’ve still got loads … Continue reading →

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Sunday 13th April 2014 – Broad Beans are a go go!

Posted on April 13, 2014 by clairesallotment

After bell ringing this morning I popped down to the allotment for a couple of hours to get a few bits sorted. Firstly it was the Broad Beans going in. I started them off in the greenhouse this year. Last … Continue reading →

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Winkworth Arboretum

Posted on April 11, 2014 by clairesallotment

I know I’ve taken the kids here several times before, but it really is a beautiful place to go and have a wander. When I mentioned where we were going the kids asked “Is it the place with all those … Continue reading →

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