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At the foot of the mountain – starting a new writing project…

Posted on February 14, 2016 by clairesallotment

Originally posted on Mark Stay Writes:
Jon Wright and I are just starting out on a new writing project, TOP SECRET PROJECT X. I know, catchy! This is immediately coming off the back of over a year’s solid work writing…

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Friday 12th February 2016 – Sowing Broad Beans and Shallots

Posted on February 12, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today is the day when I get to sow my Broad Beans. This year it’s “Bunyards Exhibition” which I got from Pennard Plants at Gardeners’ World last summer. Apparently they’re suppose to be really good, so I can’t wait to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 10th February 2016 – Time to sow your Broccoli Seeds

Posted on February 10, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today I’ve been the greenhouse sowing my Broccoli (Calabrese) Ironman F1 Seeds. Calabrese is very easy to grow, but does need a fair amount of space when it’s put outside to manure into larger plants. If you grow your own … Continue reading →

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How to Sow Leeks from Seed

Posted on February 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today is the day when I sow my Leeks. This year I’ve chosen Autumn Mammoth 2 (Snowstar). I’ve never sown this variety before but they looked good so I thought I’d give them a go. Leeks are a great one … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 9th February 2016 – How are my Onions and Garlic getting on.

Posted on February 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

This afternoon I popped into my greenhouse to see how everything was getting on and was delighted to see that my Onions and Garlic cloves have started to sprout. Some have taller green shoots than others, and some are yet … Continue reading →

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Friday 5th February 2016 – Sowing the first of the Tomatoes!!

Posted on February 5, 2016 by clairesallotment

Some Tomatoes can be sown from January through to March. Today I’m sowing Shirley F1 and Moneymaker. I’ve still got some other weird and wonderful Tomatoes to sow, but they can’t be sown for at least another month.

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Wednesday 3rd February 2016 – Perennial flowers

Posted on February 3, 2016 by clairesallotment

Time to get some perennial flower seeds sown today. Today I’ve sown “Lupin – Festival Mixed” and “Cornflower – Persian” You can see what colour the Lupins are supposed to be by the picture on the packet, but the Cornflowers … Continue reading →

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Sowing Sweet Peas – Claire’s Allotment – Part 276

Posted on February 2, 2016 by clairesallotment

Time to start sowing this year’s Sweet Peas.

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Tuesday 2nd February 2016 – Highly Scented Sweet Peas

Posted on February 2, 2016 by clairesallotment

It may be Groundhog Day (let’s hope Phil is right), my Father in laws birthday and my Granddad’s birthday (he’s 91 you know), but today is also the day when I sowed my Sweet peas. I love the smell of Sweet … Continue reading →

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Proper Seville Orange Marmalade.

Posted on February 2, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’ve made this a few times now and each year it gets better and better. Now I love Marmalade and Jam, especially on toast or crumpets for breakfast (who doesn’t like a bit of crumpet?) Shop bought marmalade and jam is … Continue reading →

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