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Tuesday 17th June 2014 – I don’t like Red Ants one little bit!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by clairesallotment

Another lovely day today, a little overcast, but dry, so the perfect weather to go up the allotment. I managed to weed and water the Onion bed today, so that’s the last bed sorted on plot 1. The Onions are … Continue reading →

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Friday 2nd May 2014 – My Asparagus is finally in.

Posted on May 2, 2014 by clairesallotment

I sowed some Asparagus seeds last year in a pot in the greenhouse, with the intention of transplanting them when they were big enough. However, other jobs at the allotment took over, and I never got round to it. I … Continue reading →

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Friday 19th April 2013 – Bare rooted Black Current.

Posted on April 19, 2013 by clairesallotment

A lovely lady called Ros gave me 3 small “Bare rooted” black currents. “Bare rooted” means that they’re just the plant, and no soil, so basically the roots are bare. I do love currents, whether they’re white, red or black. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 17th April 2013 – Fennel, Asparagus and Celery.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by clairesallotment

Just popped in the greenhouse to sow yet more seeds. I’ve got a couple of packets left to sow this month which are: Fennel “Victoria”, when I opened the packet the aniseed smell was wonderful and Celery “Sigfrido”, which you … Continue reading →

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