Monthly Archives: February 2016

Sowing Micro Greens, Mustard and Cress. Plus a Seedlings Update – Claire’s Allotment – Part 285

Posted on February 27, 2016 by clairesallotment

How to sow Micro Greens, Mustard and Cress. It’s perfect for encouraging little ones to start growing….and older ones as well. Also I’ll be showing you how the seeds that I sowed about 2-3 weeks ago in the greenhouse are … Continue reading →

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Help a friend of Robot Overlords and get your wig on…

Posted on February 22, 2016 by clairesallotment

Originally posted on Mark Stay Writes:
Laurence Doherty is a TV and film background artist (what used to be called an extra) living in Northern Ireland, and he’s worked on many projects including Jon Wright’s previous film GRABBERS, and a…

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Friday 19th February 2016 – A wander in Selsdon Wood Nature Reserve

Posted on February 20, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today was the last day of the kids Half Term holiday, so we decided to go and have a wander. We didn’t want to travel too far because we only had the morning and the first part of the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Trip up to London with the kids!!

Posted on February 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

As the kids are on half term this week, we always like to go to a couple of places. They’ve both been revising most of this week, and after you’ve been working so hard you need to have a bit … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 17th February 2016 – Sowing Brukale

Posted on February 17, 2016 by clairesallotment

You know that I like to try new things. Well here’s one for you all to try. These used to be called Flower Sprouts, but have now changed their name (by Deed Poll) to Brukale. They are a cross between … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 16th February 2016 – Cabbage and Kohl Rabi

Posted on February 16, 2016 by clairesallotment

More brassicas have been sown today, it’s all very exciting. Today I’ve sown 2 varieties of Cabbage, firstly “Primo (11)” and also “All year Round Blend”. These have both grown really well in previous years, so I’m expecting great things … Continue reading →

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Try the Geek Apocalypse podcast drinking game…

Posted on February 15, 2016 by clairesallotment

Originally posted on Mark Stay Writes:
I had good fun chatting with Steven Hesse over at the Geek Apocalypse podcast. We discuss the kinds of people you meet at MCM Comic Cons, 2000 AD, Pat Mills, indie movies vs Hollywood…

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Sunday 14th February 2016 – Something Hot and Something Sweet!

Posted on February 15, 2016 by clairesallotment

Yes it’s Valentine’s Day, so what’s the most appropriate seeds to sow? That’s right Hot Chillies! Well they are supposed to be an aphrodisiac after all (you can keep your Oysters though, they’re just not for me). I’ve not tried … Continue reading →

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At the foot of the mountain – starting a new writing project…

Posted on February 14, 2016 by clairesallotment

Originally posted on Mark Stay Writes:
Jon Wright and I are just starting out on a new writing project, TOP SECRET PROJECT X. I know, catchy! This is immediately coming off the back of over a year’s solid work writing…

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Friday 12th February 2016 – Sowing Broad Beans and Shallots

Posted on February 12, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today is the day when I get to sow my Broad Beans. This year it’s “Bunyards Exhibition” which I got from Pennard Plants at Gardeners’ World last summer. Apparently they’re suppose to be really good, so I can’t wait to … Continue reading →

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