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Friday 16th September 2016 – Are these the storm clouds you’re looking for?

Posted on September 16, 2016 by clairesallotment

Well sort of! With the weather forecast looking very wet and noisy, last night and today, I’d resigned myself to the fact that I wouldn’t be going to the allotment today. Where I live we did get some rain last … Continue reading →

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Thursday 15th September – My first Squashes!!

Posted on September 15, 2016 by clairesallotment

It was another hot day up the allotment today. We reached 30 degrees!! It’s supposed to be about 20 degrees, so what is going on with the weather? It’s all supposed to come to an end tomorrow, with rain and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 14th September 2016 – I never grow anything normal!

Posted on September 14, 2016 by clairesallotment

It was another hot one today (sorry if you’ve had rain and thunder, especially yesterday). Today reached about 29 degrees in the South East, where as yesterday we got up to 34!! Yes I know for September that it’s unheard … Continue reading →

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Victoriana Chilli Festival 2016

Posted on September 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s coming up to that time of year again when Victoriana Nursery Gardens have their wonderful Chilli and Craft Festival. Last year was amazing and I was signing my Lottie and Dottie books on both days. I’m returning again this … Continue reading →

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Friday 9th September 2016 – Just more weeding.

Posted on September 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

Nothing new to report today, so I expect this will be quite short and sweet today. I was down on my plot for a couple of hours this morning working my way through yet more beds. I have now pulled … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 7th September 2016 – Another great harvest!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by clairesallotment

For me it’s time to start getting many of my harvest up and the beds ready for winter. Today I can home with a lovely array of goodies. I’ve now dug up all my Beetroot, they did very well this … Continue reading →

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This is what happens when you give your chickens a treat!

Posted on September 5, 2016 by clairesallotment

I say that my hens are mental, and I’m not wrong….

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Friday 2nd September 2016 – Salad for lunch anyone?

Posted on September 2, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another great couple of hours on my allotment this morning. Emily is back to school and George goes back on Monday, so that’s one down and one to go. Actually I’ll miss them when they’re back at school, the house … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 31st August 2016 – Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Posted on September 1, 2016 by clairesallotment

With the kids going back to school very soon (Emily this Friday and George on Monday), today was the perfect opportunity to go out for one last adventure. The weather was gorgeous so we decided to go to Sissinghurst Castle … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 30th August 2016 – And you’re saying they’re wrong because?

Posted on August 30, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another great couple of hours up the allotment today. I managed to dig up all the remaining Potatoes I planted this year. I’ve got some rogue ones growing in other patches so as I clear those beds then I’ll find … Continue reading →

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