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Monday 9th May 2016 – Allotment update and some bonus Beetroot.

Posted on May 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today was another glorious day. Although thankfully not quite as hot as yesterday. Still very humid though, but at least we had a little breeze blowing which was wonderful. I spent just under 3 hours on my allotment this morning, … Continue reading →

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Saturday 7th May 2016 – Potting up Sweet Peppers and lots more tomatoes.

Posted on May 7, 2016 by clairesallotment

Yes today is World Naked Gardening Day (first Saturday in May), and this afternoon I’ve been in my very hot greenhouse wearing minimal clothing. Gravity takes over on certain parts of the body as you get older, and naked crouching … Continue reading →

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Friday 6th May 2016 – What a hot afternoon.

Posted on May 6, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’m not complaining, just incase you were wondering. This morning I was working, so was only able to go down to my allotment this afternoon. Not that this was a problem at all. I think this is the last bit … Continue reading →

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Thursday 5th May 2016 – More Tomato Seedlings

Posted on May 6, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’m gradually working my way through potting up all my Tomato seedlings. I’ve got loads to do, so I am getting them done when ever I have a spare few minutes (or half hour). This afternoon I managed to pot … Continue reading →

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Thursday 5th May 2016 – How did I miss those?

Posted on May 5, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another glorious morning on my allotment this morning. Today is even hotter than yesterday, and I took the plunge today and wore my shorts. Yes I know, shock horror! My long gangly white legs were out for everyone to see. No … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 4th May 2016 – May the Force be with my Asparagus!

Posted on May 4, 2016 by clairesallotment

About 3 years ago, I sowed some Asparagus seeds. You don’t have to do it that way, you can buy a crown of Asparagus from a garden centre. But you know me, I like to do everything the long way. … Continue reading →

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Friday 29th April 2016 – Sowing Cucamelons.

Posted on April 29, 2016 by clairesallotment

For those on you who are familiar with these little gems of joy, you’ll know that I’m not making them up. For those of you who have never come across them before they are wonderful little fruits to grow and … Continue reading →

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Sunday 24th April 2016 – Potting up the Tomato seedlings

Posted on April 24, 2016 by clairesallotment

Oh my I’ve got a lot to do. You pick up the packets of Tomato seeds and think “Oh, they look interesting!”, then you see another one and another one that you just must to have. Before you know it, you’ve … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 20th April 2016 – More Carrots and Onions!

Posted on April 20, 2016 by clairesallotment

I was only able to be on my plot for about and hours and a half today, because I had to be somewhere else at noon. But in that time I managed to continue where I left off yesterday. I dug … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 19th April 2016 – Starting the Onions and Carrots.

Posted on April 20, 2016 by clairesallotment

I had the whole day free today which doesn’t happen very often! And the sun was shining and it was very warm, which was even better. So I decided to take lunch with me to the allotment. I had a … Continue reading →

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