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Can you guess which ones are mine?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by clairesallotment

Now, you know when you go in the supermarket and all the vegetables and fruit look all so perfect. They’re the same size, shape and colour and there’s not a bad mark on them. What happens to those ones that … Continue reading →

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Monday 23rd November 2015 – You’ll never see parsnips like THAT in the shops.

Posted on November 23, 2015 by clairesallotment

I was very pleased to be able to return to my allotment again today. I’ve been working for the last 3 weeks so have been unable to go. It’s surprising how much you miss it. Now that work has practically … Continue reading →

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Claire’s Allotment – Part 265 – All sorts harvested!

Posted on November 13, 2015 by clairesallotment

Here is my latest video: When I’m talking about Jerusalem Artichokes, see if you can spot my frog (bottom right of the screen).

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Saturday 7th November 2015 – Manure day on the allotment!!

Posted on November 7, 2015 by clairesallotment

I’ll apologise now if I ramble on a bit, but I’ve had 2 glasses of wine. When you hear what I’ve done today, I’m sure you’ll understand. Today was “Manure Day” on the allotment, which is very exciting. A HUGE … Continue reading →

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The great weigh in begins!!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by clairesallotment
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Dinosaurs are go!!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by clairesallotment

On Thursday 29th October, George and I visited the Natural History Museum in London. Out of all the places in the world, this has to be Georges favourite place to be. Emily was filming with friends so I had a … Continue reading →

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Friday 23rd October 2015 – That’s 4 beds all ready for winter.

Posted on October 23, 2015 by clairesallotment

Now that more has been harvested, I now have more beds free that I can sort out, clear, weed and manure ready for winter. I don’t mind sorting them out, one here and then one there. But I much prefer … Continue reading →

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Thursday 22nd October 2015 – Autumn is definitely here.

Posted on October 22, 2015 by clairesallotment

The mornings are now very cold, not frosty, but cold. If I have to leave early in the morning to go to work I put on my stripy gloves and my Tom Baker scarf (it’s not really Tom Bakers scarf, but it’s … Continue reading →

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Friday 16th October 2015 – Now that’s a proper Claire Shaped Carrot!

Posted on October 16, 2015 by clairesallotment

I only had a couple of hours on my allotment this morning because I then had a wedding to bell ring for. But no wanting to waste any time and make the most of the little time I had, I … Continue reading →

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Thursday 15th October 2015 – Whoo they’re some large spuds you have there!!

Posted on October 15, 2015 by clairesallotment

A fabulous day spent on the allotment today, although I did have to pop home for a bit to get another large plastic box. If you’re sitting comfortably then I’ll begin. I started with something gentle, which is always a … Continue reading →

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