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Thursday 12th May 2016 – The rain has gone, now it’s time for Brassicas!

Posted on May 12, 2016 by clairesallotment

After 2 days of constant rain, it’s wonderful to see the sun again. Apparently we had half a months worth of rain in the last 2 days. Now I don’t mine rain (I prefer the sun), but not all at … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 10th May 2016 – Planting out my Sweet Peas

Posted on May 10, 2016 by clairesallotment

After the recent hot and sunny weather, it had to come to an end sometime, it always does. So far this morning we have had continuous drizzle. It’s supposed to get much worse later on, but we’ll have to see … Continue reading →

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Eating rhubarb flowers

Posted on May 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

Originally posted on Of Plums and Pignuts:
There’s an unusual perennial vegetable lurking unsuspected in many gardens at this time of year: rhubarb flowers. You should remove the flower stems from rhubarb to stop it wasting its energy on seed production…

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Monday 9th May 2016 – Oh my goodness, I’ve done all my Tomatoes!!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s taken me a while to pot all my Tomatoes on into 3 inch pots. Well I did sow lots of different varieties this year. This afternoon I managed to finish the last ones off. I’m very excited. I’ve potted … Continue reading →

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Monday 9th May 2016 – Allotment update and some bonus Beetroot.

Posted on May 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today was another glorious day. Although thankfully not quite as hot as yesterday. Still very humid though, but at least we had a little breeze blowing which was wonderful. I spent just under 3 hours on my allotment this morning, … Continue reading →

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Saturday 7th May 2016 – Potting up Sweet Peppers and lots more tomatoes.

Posted on May 7, 2016 by clairesallotment

Yes today is World Naked Gardening Day (first Saturday in May), and this afternoon I’ve been in my very hot greenhouse wearing minimal clothing. Gravity takes over on certain parts of the body as you get older, and naked crouching … Continue reading →

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Naked Gardening Day!

Posted on May 7, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today I shall be wearing as little as possible… #NakedGardeningDay  

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Friday 6th May 2016 – What a hot afternoon.

Posted on May 6, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’m not complaining, just incase you were wondering. This morning I was working, so was only able to go down to my allotment this afternoon. Not that this was a problem at all. I think this is the last bit … Continue reading →

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Thursday 5th May 2016 – More Tomato Seedlings

Posted on May 6, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’m gradually working my way through potting up all my Tomato seedlings. I’ve got loads to do, so I am getting them done when ever I have a spare few minutes (or half hour). This afternoon I managed to pot … Continue reading →

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Thursday 5th May 2016 – How did I miss those?

Posted on May 5, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another glorious morning on my allotment this morning. Today is even hotter than yesterday, and I took the plunge today and wore my shorts. Yes I know, shock horror! My long gangly white legs were out for everyone to see. No … Continue reading →

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