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Saturday 18th June 2016 – My first Sweet Pea!!

Posted on June 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today has been another one of those wonderful days where I can spend as much time in the garden as possible. Oh, it’s so joyous when you’re able to do something like that. I’ve still got loads more Tomatoes to … Continue reading →

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Friday 17th June 2016 – Glass is sharp.

Posted on June 17, 2016 by clairesallotment

You may remember the photos I put up about the damage that Storm Katie did to my greenhouse on my allotment. I ended up loosing 11 panes of glass all together! I’ve been so busy with potting up and planting … Continue reading →

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Thursday 16th June 2016 – I’m sorry Bumble bees for disturbing you!

Posted on June 16, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’m all for saving those mini beasts and insects that are useful in the garden, and do my best to keep them happy. Slugs and Snails on the other hand I would happily get rid of without any question. I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 14th June 2016 – French Beans, more Tomatoes and Cabbage.

Posted on June 15, 2016 by clairesallotment

It is June isn’t it? I know I’ve just written the date above, but I’m starting to wonder if I got it wrong. It’s just that at the moment, we seem to be having the sort of weather I’d expect … Continue reading →

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Monday 13th June 2016 – More Tomatoes done.

Posted on June 15, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s been a funny sort of day. The weather has been finding it difficult to decide what it’s going to do. One minute it’s pouring with rain and then the next the sun is out and it’s very warm. I … Continue reading →

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Saturday 11th June 2016 – Chillies, Sweet Peppers and more Tomatoes!

Posted on June 14, 2016 by clairesallotment

I spent practically ALL day in the garden at home today which was wonderful. I did some weeding, cleared the paving stone path that goes to the end of the garden, changed some of the rotten log roll, and had … Continue reading →

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Friday 10th June 2016 – Homebase didn’t have enough 8 foot canes!!

Posted on June 10, 2016 by clairesallotment

Oh, Homebase, I always had faith in you. But today you let me down by not having enough 8 foot canes for me to buy. I needed 30, but you only had 20. Therefore I was unable to plant out … Continue reading →

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Thursday 9th June 2016 – I got so much done today!!

Posted on June 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

What a lot of planting out I did today. I planted out my Runner Beans, Lettuces, Squashes, Pumpkins and Kale. Plus I did some weeding!! Yes I know I must be “The Flash” to get all that done in 4 … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 7th June 2016 – Potting up Okra.

Posted on June 7, 2016 by clairesallotment

This morning I had a few errands to run, one of which was to go and water the plants in the greenhouse on my allotment. They were all very thirsty. The weather this morning was very humid. We were expecting … Continue reading →

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Thursday 2nd June 2016 – Tying in your Tomatoes!

Posted on June 2, 2016 by clairesallotment

As your Tomatoes grow, they’ll need to be supported, otherwise they’ll topple over from the weight of the fruits they produce. You only need to support the plants that grow tall, and not the bush varieties as they support themselves. … Continue reading →

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