Monthly Archives: July 2014

Wednesday 16th July 2014 – I could have stripped some more!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by clairesallotment

I only had a couple of hours down the allotment this morning as I had to collect George from school as he was coming back from camping with school since Monday. I don’t think it would have been fair to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 15th July 2014 – Pumpkins are very happy.

Posted on July 15, 2014 by clairesallotment

I’ve not seen my allotment for several days now because of various things (work, a busy weekend, and a poorly hubby), and I think it missed me. I missed it. Still I’m please to report that it’s been behaving itself … Continue reading →

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Sunday 13th July 2014 – Box Hill is a long, long climb!!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by clairesallotment

Now if you add up what I walked today, which is from home to bell ringing, bell ringing to Polesden Lacey, Polesden Lacey to Box Hill view point and then finally from Box Hill back home, it all adds up … Continue reading →

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I’ve finally seen those fabulous Robot Overlords!!

Posted on July 11, 2014 by clairesallotment

Last night (Thursday 10th July 2014) the kids and I went up to London to meet Mark from work and then go and see a preview screening of Robot Overlords. Last time they had a screening, George and I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Thursday 10th July 2014 – All my tomatoes are finally in!!

Posted on July 10, 2014 by clairesallotment

I spent this morning at home potting up the rest of my tomatoes into 6 inch pots. I’ve had to move various plant pots around, and put many of them out in the front garden just to make room for … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 9th July 2014 – I’ve started to sort out the fruit patch.

Posted on July 9, 2014 by clairesallotment

The fruit patch that I created several years ago has been a bit neglected over the past couple of years. It’s been very low down on my list of priorities, which I know is not right. But now that all … Continue reading →

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Monday 7th July 2014 – Rain rain go away come back another day (like tomorrow morning when I’m working)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by clairesallotment

According to the weather forecast this morning we weren’t supposed to get rain showers until this afternoon. Clearly the weather wasn’t listening to Carol Kirkwood. There I was minding my own business up the allotment this morning when a few … Continue reading →

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Sunday 6th July 2014 – I didn’t like that gate stile.

Posted on July 7, 2014 by clairesallotment

Now I have nothing against them per say, but when you’ve been walking for 17 miles and then have to go over one, it can be rather tricky. I was continuing my training today for my walk in September, and today … Continue reading →

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How to make Gooseberry Jam – Claire’s Allotment part 243

Posted on July 6, 2014 by clairesallotment
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A Tomato Trilogy Part III — Claire’s Allotment part 242

Posted on July 6, 2014 by clairesallotment
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