Tag Archives: claire’s allotment

Victoriana Nursery Special Offers

Posted on February 20, 2017 by clairesallotment

For the last three days we’ve woken up to bird song, and had some cracking sunny days. So whilst Winter might not be over Spring is most definitely biting at its heals! With the ground starting to slowly warm up … Continue reading →

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Thursday 9th February 2017 – If it snows you can chit your potatoes!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by clairesallotment

Another morning on the allotment today sorting out loads more things. I took a car load of stuff up to our local tip. They’re very strict at my tip or recycling centre, as they prefer to be called. You can bring … Continue reading →

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Thursday 29th December 2016 – An empty wasps nest!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by clairesallotment

After the Christmas feasting, it’s good to get back outside. Firstly for a bit of fresh air, but secondly for a bit of exercise. When I went to the allotment today there was no one else about. Why would there be, … Continue reading →

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Thursday 8th December 2016 – I wonder what happened?

Posted on December 8, 2016 by clairesallotment

When I was tidying the back garden this weekend, I needed to prune the tree at the end of our garden, and the only way to get to it all, is to stand on the shed roof. I’m not scared … Continue reading →

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Monday 28th November 2016 – Harvesting Salsify, Horseradish and Jerusalem Artichokes

Posted on November 28, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s been a while since I’ve been on my allotment, but because it’s November there isn’t much happening. I managed to get on my plot for a couple of hours this morning, and it was great to be back there … Continue reading →

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Savoury Pumpkin Pie

Posted on October 30, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another hearty recipe for using up your Pumpkins. This Savoury Pumpkin Pie is a Mary Berry recipe from her “Complete Cook Book”. But I’ve added a few other bits to it, to give it a Claire twist. I think there’s … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Cupcakes

Posted on October 30, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’m discovering all sorts of wonderful recipes with Pumpkins in them. Some are sweet and some are savoury. Today I made some wonderful Pumpkin Cupcakes from a book I have called “Muffin Bible”. If you would like to give them … Continue reading →

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Fruit Crumbles Pies

Posted on October 28, 2016 by clairesallotment

Mark and the kids are a Comic Con all day today, so I’ve been at home on my own. I’ve had so much fun filming what I’ve baked today. I hope you try these Crumble Pies at home. Use whatever … Continue reading →

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Thursday 27th October 2016 – A day out with Emily and George!

Posted on October 28, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s half term at the moment, and the kids have been doing their homework, like very good children. So today we went out for the day. We didn’t go far. But it doesn’t matter how far you go, it’s good … Continue reading →

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Thursday 20th October 2016 – Harvesting Pumpkins & Squashes!

Posted on October 21, 2016 by clairesallotment

Did you miss me? Sorry I’ve been away for so long. Work has been manic lately. But today I had a day off and it was dry!! So what better way to spend the day, then down on the allotment. … Continue reading →

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