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Saturday 8th August 2015 – My 1,000th post!!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by clairesallotment

Oh my goodness, I can’t believe that I’ve waffled on, mainly about gardening, for 1,000 posts now!!! I’m not sure if I should apologise or not? I’ve clearly had lots to waffle on about, and I hope you’ve enjoyed it. … Continue reading →

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Thursday 6th August 2015 – Petworth House and Park and the Beach.

Posted on August 7, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today started off rather grey, but the weather forecast promised that it would brighten up. Now, I’m always one to believe the weather forecast 100%, especially Carol Kirkwood and the BBC. So off the kids and I went on a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 5th August 2015 – Some funny shaped Squashes.

Posted on August 5, 2015 by clairesallotment

I’ve just got back from the allotment and thought I’d write about what I got up to before the kids and I had lunch. It was a very productive couple of hours working through various beds (in order of course) … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 4th August 2015 – Claremont Landscape Gardens.

Posted on August 4, 2015 by clairesallotment

This afternoon the kids and I went to visit Claremont Landscape Gardens. It’s only about 6 miles from where we live, and a very pleasant drive which only takes about 15 minutes, but today took 20 minutes, because we were … Continue reading →

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Monday 3rd August 2015 – My first Okra!!

Posted on August 3, 2015 by clairesallotment

I popped to the allotment this morning for a couple of hours and left the kids at home with a list of chores I needed them to do. Nothing too strenuous like build and extension or redecorate a room. They … Continue reading →

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Sunday 2nd August 2015 – My King Edward’s are all harvested.

Posted on August 3, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today started like most Sunday mornings do with breakfast. But instead of having it inside in the dining room we had it outside in the garden and under the gazebo. It was lovely and warm even for 8.30am. Why waste … Continue reading →

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Saturday 1st August 2015 – Come on let’s eat outside!!

Posted on August 3, 2015 by clairesallotment

What a perfect way to spend a lovely Saturday. We all had various things to do in the morning and early afternoon, but from mid afternoon onwards we were all at home, so it was time to get the gazebo … Continue reading →

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I’ll be at Nine Worlds on Friday!

Posted on August 1, 2015 by clairesallotment

Originally posted on Mark Stay Writes:
If you’re there too, come and say “Hi”. I’m hoping to convince our VFX genius, Mr Paddy Eason to come along, too, and together we’ll reveal all the secret behind-the-scenes stuff about ROBOT OVERLORDS with…

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Friday 31st July 2015 – Boxhill fun.

Posted on July 31, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today Robert (aged 10), the little boy from next door, is very sweet and always wants to come round to play with George. They’re both very similar, in the fact that the both have an endless amount of energy and … Continue reading →

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Thursday 30th July 2015 – A morning of harvesting and planting out.

Posted on July 30, 2015 by clairesallotment

I was hoping to have a couple of hours on the allotment this morning working. Well I had a couple of hours, but only worked for just over and hour. I ended up spending the rest of the time chatting … Continue reading →

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