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Saturday 13th April 2013 – Must be getting warmer I saw 2 bumble bees this morning.

Posted on April 13, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it seems to be warming up enough for the bumble bees to start flying. I saw 2 this morning at the alltoment. The first was on the lock on my shed, and I had to coax him onto a … Continue reading →

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Monday 8th April 2013 – First lot of potting up.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by clairesallotment

Just come in from the greenhouse where I’ve potted up 30 Candisa F1 Cabbage. Not sure where they’ll all go, as I’ve sown quite a few more, but of other varieties. We do like sautéed cabbage, but there is only … Continue reading →

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Sunday 7th April 2013 – Staring at the plot.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by clairesallotment

Makes me laugh every time. If you’ve not noticed it before take a look at what someone does when they first arrive at their plot. Most people, including myself have a quick look to see what needs to be done … Continue reading →

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Sowing shallots from seed – Claire’s Allotment part 187

Posted on April 7, 2013 by clairesallotment
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Victoriana Nursery Gardens – Helping hand discounts!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by clairesallotment

Victoriana Nursery Gardens A Helping Hand To Catch Up In The Garden?… Discounts Up To 40% It’s often said that the first rule of marketing is to never be negative; the trouble is, with a March like we’ve all had … Continue reading →

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Saturday 6th April 2013 – It is here?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well, I’m little shocked today as this afternoon the temperature got up to 11 degrees…I may have to go and have a sit down to calm myself. But the weather people seem to think that the weather is about to … Continue reading →

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Microgreen herbs – Claire’s Allotment part 186

Posted on April 6, 2013 by clairesallotment
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Friday 5th April 2013 – Bracing on top of the tower.

Posted on April 5, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well this morning the kids and I put on an extra pair of socks each, thick jumpers and got our scarves, gloves and hats on and we visited Leith Hill. Yes it was a bit chilly, but nothing better than … Continue reading →

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Thursday 4th April 2013 – What is going on?

Posted on April 4, 2013 by clairesallotment

Could someone please explain to me what on earth is going on with the weather? Since lunchtime it’s done nothing but snow. I’m not talking about a small flurry that lasts 2 minutes, I’m talking about large fat flakes and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 3rd April 2013 – Cold and windy!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well that sun didn’t last long, back to the cold, windy and overcast for us. I’ve just got back from hiding in the greenhouse sowing Shallot “Prisma” seeds and MicroGreens Herbs. As they’re new things I made a couple of … Continue reading →

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