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Friday 20th May 2016 – The perfect way to end the week!

Posted on May 20, 2016 by clairesallotment

This week has been very busy, nothing unusual there. But very busy on my allotment and in my greenhouse. It’s not often that I get an entire week to be able to spend at both these. I arrived on my … Continue reading →

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Thursday 19th May 2016 – Cabbages, Rhubarb, Radish and Spinach

Posted on May 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another busy day on the allotment, and another split day on the allotment. I spent about 40 minutes this morning cutting grass and weeding one of my Rhubarb beds. It’s got a bit over grown since we had all that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 18th May 2016 – Sowing French and Runner Beans.

Posted on May 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

Over the years I’ve sown my French and Runner Beans at various times. I’ve come to the conclusion that the best time to sow them is 2-3 weeks before you intend to plant them outside. That way they are about … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 18th May 2016 – Lots of pretty flowers!

Posted on May 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

The weather was very “hit and miss” today. Mostly it was “hit” by loads of rain, so there was no going down the allotment today, but I had loads to do in my greenhouse at home. So I went out … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 17th May 2016 – Dig for Victory!!

Posted on May 18, 2016 by clairesallotment

Both my allotment and the film I went to see are connected. Firstly I was down my allotment for just over an hour this morning planting out my Kohl Rabi “Modrava F1”, and then when I had finished that little … Continue reading →

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Monday 16th May 2016 – Come and see my Melons!!

Posted on May 18, 2016 by clairesallotment

No it’s not another “nudey rudey” video just incase you were wondering. A few years ago now, Chuck Fenster (lovely guy) sent me a load of Cantaloupe Melon seeds, and I’ve been sowing lots every year. They grow very well, although … Continue reading →

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Monday 16th May 2016 – It’s all starting to go in.

Posted on May 16, 2016 by clairesallotment

I love this time of year when you are finally able to start getting all those plants that you’ve lovingly sowed months ago, and then potted up carefully into 3 inch pots a while back, finally into the soil. This … Continue reading →

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Sunday 15th May 2016 – Cucumbers and Chickens!

Posted on May 15, 2016 by clairesallotment

Before any of you ask, I didn’t make it through all of Eurovision last night. I feel asleep about 8.30pm!! Yes I know it’s early, but I’d had a very busy day, and week. Now back to gardening business. This … Continue reading →

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Saturday 14th May 2016 – It’s 6pm and I’m in my Pj’s!!

Posted on May 14, 2016 by clairesallotment

No I’m not ill or being lazy if that’s what you wondering. And I did get dressed this morning. But I have spent most of the afternoon in the greenhouse potting up a mass of brassicas! I was messy, dirty, … Continue reading →

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Friday 13th May 2016 – I may be stroking it too much!!

Posted on May 13, 2016 by clairesallotment

This morning I was up my allotment again. This time I wanted to tackle a rather large bed. To my surprise, all the rain has made the soil very easy to dig, which is brilliant. The bed I was working my … Continue reading →

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