Monthly Archives: June 2014

Day 3 – At Nan and Granddad’s

Posted on June 17, 2014 by clairesallotment

After a well earned sleep I was all ready to catch up with all the latest news with my grandparents. I’ve not seen them for 2 years, which I know is a long time, but it’s a very long drive … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Friday 13th June 2014 – Gardeners’ world Live!!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by clairesallotment

After a marvellous breakfast at my hotel I headed off to the Gardeners’ World Live at the Birmingham NEC. I arrived just after 9.3oam, and the place was still rather quiet. It tends to get really busy from about 10.30am … Continue reading →

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My little trip – Day 1 Thursday 12th June 2014

Posted on June 16, 2014 by clairesallotment

Today I was off on my little trip to Birmingham, St Helens, Daventry then home. I had lots to fit in, and lots of people to see, so here goes, are you ready? I left home at 10am with my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 11th June 2014 – Straddled over some potatoes.

Posted on June 11, 2014 by clairesallotment

Yes I know that sounds a bit odd, but it’s the only way you can weed between your potato plants. You straddle a plant, bend over, stick you bottom in the air and off you go with the weeding. It’s … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 10th June 2014 – Everything’s in the allotment.

Posted on June 10, 2014 by clairesallotment

It’s a very exciting day today as everything that needs to go in the allotment is in. It’s good that I’ve not got anything else to go in, as both my plots are jam packed. Usually I have at least … Continue reading →

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Monday 9th June 2014 – Rhubarb, rhubarb.

Posted on June 9, 2014 by clairesallotment

Another busy day on my plot today. The sun is still shining and it’s very warm and humid. Which I don’t mind, it’s much better than it pouring with rain. So firstly I started with the Rhubarb bed. I’d started … Continue reading →

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Sunday 8th June 2014 – Did I really walk THAT far today?

Posted on June 8, 2014 by clairesallotment

The answer is YES I did!! “How far?” I hear you ask, well I had to walk for at least 3 hours. You can walk a long way in that time. Now I’d not been very happy with the app … Continue reading →

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Saturday 7th June 2014 – RIP Tomatoes and Melons.

Posted on June 8, 2014 by clairesallotment

Don’t worry they’ve not started to die on me, but I’ve potted all my Melons and also started to pot the Tomatoes up in their final resting places in 6 inch pots. The Melons I always keep in the greenhouse … Continue reading →

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Friday 6th June 2014 – That was a full on day!

Posted on June 6, 2014 by clairesallotment

Another busy, busy day on the allotment today. The sun was shining, I had my shorts on (and now my legs are not as horrendously white as they were) and I even had to get out the sun cream. It … Continue reading →

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Thursday 5th June 2014 – Climbing French Beans are all in.

Posted on June 5, 2014 by clairesallotment

Another successful day up the allotment today, and a glorious one. Much better weather than yesterday, so off I trundled with lots planned. Firstly I dug over the rest of the Pumpkin bed. It was much tougher than the first … Continue reading →

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