Monthly Archives: April 2016

Monday 11th April 2016 – Lots of pretty flowers

Posted on April 11, 2016 by clairesallotment

This afternoon I hid in my greenhouse at home and sowed some more flower seeds. Flowers are an integral part of the garden, not only do they look pretty, but they also help with pollination of your fruits and vegetables … Continue reading →

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Monday 11th April 2016 – Back to the allotment this morning.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by clairesallotment

Will it rain, or won’t it rain? That was the question I kept asking myself this morning before I left for the allotment. The answer…both! This morning started off lovely and warm and sunny, but as the morning went on … Continue reading →

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Sunday 10th April 2016 – Fingers crossed for a nice pair of melons.

Posted on April 10, 2016 by clairesallotment

This afternoon I was in the greenhouse sowing more seeds. I’ve nearly finished with all the ones I want to sow in March, yes I know it’s April. Once all the March ones are done, then I can move onto … Continue reading →

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Friday 8th April 2016 – Scotney Castle.

Posted on April 8, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s the end of the Easter holidays so I took the kids out on another little adventure. Today we drove to Scotney Castle, with can only be described as a bit of a fairly tale place. It’s actually a fair … Continue reading →

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Thursday 7th April 2016 – An afternoon of Salady things

Posted on April 7, 2016 by clairesallotment

Now that Spring is here and Summer is just around the corner, it is time to start thinking about sowing the Lettuce, Cucumbers and more Mustard & Cress. The rain was still spit spotting on the greenhouse glass, but the … Continue reading →

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Thursday 7th April 2016 – A drizzly morning in the greenhouse.

Posted on April 7, 2016 by clairesallotment

The weather may be horrible outside, but inside the greenhouse life is always fun. This morning I sowed my Celeriac Seeds, the variety is Monarch. I’ve grown Celeriac before, last year I started too late, and they didn’t have enough … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 6th April 2016 – Lots of Cabbage and an update!

Posted on April 6, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another morning in the greenhouse. It’s so much fun, I’m sure you’ll agree. This morning I potted up some Cabbage seedlings and then it’s time for another tour of my Greenhouse. So if you’re sitting comfortably, then I’ll begin…..

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Tuesday 5th April 2016 – Afternoon fun with Ironman!

Posted on April 5, 2016 by clairesallotment

After a lunch break and a bit of shopping, I was back in the greenhouse to see what else I could play with. My “Ironman” Broccoli is now ready to pot up into individual 3 inch pots. Even though it’s … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 5th April 2016 – A lovely sunny morning for sowing Brassicas!

Posted on April 5, 2016 by clairesallotment

We are being spoilt with the weather, but I’m sure it’ll come to a very wet end very soon. But while the weather is kind, the best place to be is out in the garden. This morning I was in … Continue reading →

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Monday 4th April 2016 – What I got up to in the afternoon.

Posted on April 4, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s been a busy day today (nothing unusual there). This afternoon I was again in the greenhouse enjoying myself. You want to know what I got up to don’t you? Well here it is….

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