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Thursday 25th September 2014 – Now that’s more like it.

Posted on September 26, 2014 by clairesallotment

Today was a much better day than yesterday, in more ways that one. The weather was dry and sometimes sunny, so perfect weather for going to the allotment. I finished off the Onion bed that I had started the day … Continue reading →

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Friday 12th September 2014 – A quarter is sorted.

Posted on September 12, 2014 by clairesallotment

It’s that time of year again when, as you’re harvesting all your goodies you turn over each bed. Firstly to remove any weeds, and secondly to get some air into the soil so it’s ready for winter. Getting air into … Continue reading →

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Hello Allotment, mummy’s home again!!

Posted on September 2, 2014 by clairesallotment

A huge massive “Thank you!!” to my sister Michelle for looking after my garden and allotment while I was away. Not that she had to do much watering, as apparently we had loads of rain (it was lovely and sunny … Continue reading →

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Our trip to Scotney Castle, Kent.

Posted on August 5, 2014 by clairesallotment

Today the kids and I went to Scotney Castle near Tunbridge Wells, Kent. It’s a really beautiful fairy tale place, and has only been opened to the public for the last 6 or 7 years. It’s National Trust, so we … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 30th April 2014 – Yet more carrots!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by clairesallotment

As I was sowing some carrots a little while ago, I realised that I’d not got as many as I usually do. For some reason I had not got any purple ones. How this happened I don’t know. So last … Continue reading →

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The Big Allotment Challenge episode 3

Posted on April 30, 2014 by clairesallotment

This episode started off with carrots. I love carrots, what ever colour I decide to plant that year. I’ve grown various colours over the years from purple and black, through to rainbow and the ones we know, the good old … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 23rd April 2014 – Back to the hard graft…but it’s fun!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by clairesallotment

Both the kids are back to school, so it was done the allotment to see what had been happening since I’d last been. Not much to be honest, except the fact that the weeds and grass had grown more. We’ve … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 22nd April 2014 – One back, the other tomorrow.

Posted on April 22, 2014 by clairesallotment

Well George is back to school today after the Easter break, and Emily is back tomorrow. It’s been a wet night and morning, so going down the allotment wasn’t really an option. But I had some seeds to sow in … Continue reading →

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Rumble, rumble!

Posted on March 27, 2014 by clairesallotment

It keeps on raining and rumbling outside, so it’s lucky I’m inside writing another Lottie and Dottie story. This one is about a type of flower, but you’ll have to wait til next year for it to be published. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Monday 17th March 2014 – Wow my Leeks are amazing!

Posted on March 17, 2014 by clairesallotment

The allotment seems to have dried out nicely, so today I started sowing some seeds. But first I had to dig up all my leeks. They’ve all grown amazingly well, and I’m so chuffed. The seasons before were a bit … Continue reading →

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