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Thursday 27th August 2015 – It’s not raining!?!

Posted on August 27, 2015 by clairesallotment

The last few days have been, well crap to be honest! All it’s done, for most of the week is to pour with rain, blow a gale, thunder and lightning and be cold! I’m not impressed at all, but then … Continue reading →

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Friday 21st August 2015 – Lots more has been harvested!

Posted on August 21, 2015 by clairesallotment

My plots are looking a little rough around the edges with the grass having grown a little longer than I would normally have it, and the weeds thinking that they’re having free range of the soil. When the kids are … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 18th August 2015 – Nymans.

Posted on August 19, 2015 by clairesallotment

This afternoon my sister Michelle, her son Sam, Emily, George and I went to Nymans. It’s a wonderful National Trust place in West Sussex. When I was training for my Shine walk, I walked from my house to here which … Continue reading →

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Monday 17th August 2015 – Harvesting is going full throttle.

Posted on August 18, 2015 by clairesallotment

Now last week I didn’t manage to get to the allotment at all, which for me is unheard of. Last week was very busy with one thing and another and it poured down with rain on 2 of those days. … Continue reading →

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Saturday 8th August 2015 – My 1,000th post!!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by clairesallotment

Oh my goodness, I can’t believe that I’ve waffled on, mainly about gardening, for 1,000 posts now!!! I’m not sure if I should apologise or not? I’ve clearly had lots to waffle on about, and I hope you’ve enjoyed it. … Continue reading →

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Thursday 6th August 2015 – Petworth House and Park and the Beach.

Posted on August 7, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today started off rather grey, but the weather forecast promised that it would brighten up. Now, I’m always one to believe the weather forecast 100%, especially Carol Kirkwood and the BBC. So off the kids and I went on a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 5th August 2015 – Some funny shaped Squashes.

Posted on August 5, 2015 by clairesallotment

I’ve just got back from the allotment and thought I’d write about what I got up to before the kids and I had lunch. It was a very productive couple of hours working through various beds (in order of course) … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 4th August 2015 – Claremont Landscape Gardens.

Posted on August 4, 2015 by clairesallotment

This afternoon the kids and I went to visit Claremont Landscape Gardens. It’s only about 6 miles from where we live, and a very pleasant drive which only takes about 15 minutes, but today took 20 minutes, because we were … Continue reading →

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Monday 3rd August 2015 – My first Okra!!

Posted on August 3, 2015 by clairesallotment

I popped to the allotment this morning for a couple of hours and left the kids at home with a list of chores I needed them to do. Nothing too strenuous like build and extension or redecorate a room. They … Continue reading →

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Sunday 2nd August 2015 – My King Edward’s are all harvested.

Posted on August 3, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today started like most Sunday mornings do with breakfast. But instead of having it inside in the dining room we had it outside in the garden and under the gazebo. It was lovely and warm even for 8.30am. Why waste … Continue reading →

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