Monthly Archives: August 2017

Friday 25th august 2017 – Smallhythe Place & Victoriana Nursery.

Posted on August 27, 2017 by clairesallotment

The summer holidays are nearly at an end, and each week I like to do something with the kids, be it going to the beach (not far away now) or visiting a museum or a National Trust place. Now that … Continue reading →

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And so the new face of the garden begins….

Posted on August 25, 2017 by clairesallotment

What do you do with a beautifully sunny warm day? The answer is easy…. spend it in the garden. I’ve been very busy since I saw you last, putting together frames, and struggling with nuts and bolts. But today the … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 22nd August 2017 – War of the ivy!

Posted on August 23, 2017 by clairesallotment

Today was a gorgeous day. The sun shone all day and the weather was warm (sorry if you had rain). It was the perfect weather to get in the garden and start my plan of action. I loved my allotment, … Continue reading →

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Oliver Stone, Chocolate Hobnobs and Japanese Knotweed

Posted on August 9, 2017 by clairesallotment

Originally posted on Mark Stay Writes:
After months of wrangling with estate agents, solicitors, Japanese Knotweed and a very stubborn tree, my family and I have finally moved home. We’ve left the suburbs behind and headed out to the country…

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A day at the White Cliffs of Dover!

Posted on August 8, 2017 by clairesallotment

There were no bluebirds over them today, just a few seagulls. Today the kids and I went for a day out to a National Trust place that we’ve not visited before. So today I decided that we would visit the … Continue reading →

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When to harvest your potatoes

Posted on August 7, 2017 by clairesallotment

If you haven’t started harvesting your potatoes yet, very soon you will be. If this is your first time growing potatoes you are in for such a treat. Freshly harvest potatoes taste amazing! They are so fresh and flavourful, they … Continue reading →

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Want to know when to harvest your fruits and vegetables?

Posted on August 2, 2017 by clairesallotment

All the information you need to know about feeding, looking after, and harvesting your plants can be found in my ebooks. Including a little recipe at the end as well for you to try. Click on the vegetable and you’ll … Continue reading →

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