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World Book Day 2017!!

Posted on February 27, 2017 by clairesallotment

World Book Day will be celebrating it’s 20th year one Thursday 2nd March. I remember my kids dressing up as a book character and going to school, we’ve had all sorts of costumes from James Bond, Indiana Jones, Kiki, Superman, Spiderman, Witches … Continue reading →

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Victoriana Nursery Special Offers

Posted on February 20, 2017 by clairesallotment

For the last three days we’ve woken up to bird song, and had some cracking sunny days. So whilst Winter might not be over Spring is most definitely biting at its heals! With the ground starting to slowly warm up … Continue reading →

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Thursday 9th February 2017 – If it snows you can chit your potatoes!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by clairesallotment

Another morning on the allotment today sorting out loads more things. I took a car load of stuff up to our local tip. They’re very strict at my tip or recycling centre, as they prefer to be called. You can bring … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 8th February 2017 – What’s lurking at the bottom of your shed?

Posted on February 8, 2017 by clairesallotment

Another morning spent on the allotment today, and yet more tidying and sorting out to do. The shed I have on my plot is plastic and old. The door is falling off and to keep it shut I have to … Continue reading →

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Monday 6th February 2017 – A good sort out.

Posted on February 6, 2017 by clairesallotment

It’s always good to have a sort out. Even if it’s just a cupboard or a drawer. But I’m having a thorough sort out of everything on my allotment plot and getting rid of anything that’s past its best. So … Continue reading →

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Carrie Fisher Tribute

Posted on January 19, 2017 by clairesallotment

For our family it was a huge shock when Carrie Fisher passed away at the end of last year. We are massive Star Wars fans in our house and it was a sad day for all. We will all look … Continue reading →

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Thursday 29th December 2016 – An empty wasps nest!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by clairesallotment

After the Christmas feasting, it’s good to get back outside. Firstly for a bit of fresh air, but secondly for a bit of exercise. When I went to the allotment today there was no one else about. Why would there be, … Continue reading →

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Rogue One – the fanboys have taken over the asylum (spoilers agogo!)

Posted on December 18, 2016 by clairesallotment

Originally posted on Mark Stay Writes:
Be ye warned, I have all the spoilers in the article below and we can only proceed on the assumption that you’ve seen Rogue One: A Star Wars story and stayed awake to the very…

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Thursday 8th December 2016 – I wonder what happened?

Posted on December 8, 2016 by clairesallotment

When I was tidying the back garden this weekend, I needed to prune the tree at the end of our garden, and the only way to get to it all, is to stand on the shed roof. I’m not scared … Continue reading →

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Monday 28th November 2016 – Harvesting Salsify, Horseradish and Jerusalem Artichokes

Posted on November 28, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s been a while since I’ve been on my allotment, but because it’s November there isn’t much happening. I managed to get on my plot for a couple of hours this morning, and it was great to be back there … Continue reading →

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