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Monday 4th April 2016 – What I got up to this morning!

A new week, and lots more to do in the greenhouse with seeds and seedlings. The weather is still very pleasant which is wonderful. It means that I can get outside and get loads done. Hopefully this week will be more … Continue reading

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Wednesday 17th February 2016 – Sowing Brukale

You know that I like to try new things. Well here’s one for you all to try. These used to be called Flower Sprouts, but have now changed their name (by Deed Poll) to Brukale. They are a cross between … Continue reading

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Friday 11th September 2015 – That’s one side done and dusted.

Another beautiful day on the allotment. I was “playing” for nearly 4 hours today which was great fun. When you are doing something that you really enjoy, it’s not work, it’s more like playing. I continued from where I left … Continue reading

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Wednesday 24th June 2015 – The farty veggies are in!!

Well some people think that Brussels Sprouts make you fart, but others disagree. To be honest we don’t need any help in our house when it comes to being wind, at BOTH ends, not just the one end. So this morning … Continue reading

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Saturday 30th May 2015 – It’s time for a jiggle!

Now is the time to prepare getting your tender plants ready to go outside in the big wide world (do check when your last frost date is though). So I’ve spent much of the afternoon moving various plants from the … Continue reading

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Sunday 10th May 2015 – Sowing seeds are go!!

I very pleasant afternoon was spent by me in the greenhouse potting on and sowing. First of all I sowed some flower seeds. I don’t usually sow many annual flowers as the ones I have in my garden are all … Continue reading

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Thursday 30th April 2015 – They’re starting to grow.

Now I’ve not been down the allotment much this week, either because I’ve been working, or the weather has been pants. But today was sunny and I was free so off I went to see what had been going on. … Continue reading

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Saturday 4th April 2015 – Greenhouse is filling up nicely.

I’ve just come in from sowing more seeds. The Onions and Garlic will be going out in the allotment very soon, so I’m starting to move them from the safety of the greenhouse to the garden table. I tend to … Continue reading

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Monday 2nd June 2014 – Back to work on the allotment.

Now the kids are back to school after half term, I’m back up the allotment, and it’s full stream ahead. As it’s June, we’re very unlikely to get any more frosts in the south of the UK, so all the … Continue reading

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Monday 14th April 2014 – More potting on.

Well this afternoon I spent more time potting on some seedlings. Today was the turn of the Cabbage “Primo (II)” and the Brussels Sprouts “Camelot F1”. I started with the Brussels and apparently there were supposed to be 40 seeds … Continue reading

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