Tag Archives: claire’s allotment

I’ve finally seen those fabulous Robot Overlords!!

Posted on July 11, 2014 by clairesallotment

Last night (Thursday 10th July 2014) the kids and I went up to London to meet Mark from work and then go and see a preview screening of Robot Overlords. Last time they had a screening, George and I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Thursday 10th July 2014 – All my tomatoes are finally in!!

Posted on July 10, 2014 by clairesallotment

I spent this morning at home potting up the rest of my tomatoes into 6 inch pots. I’ve had to move various plant pots around, and put many of them out in the front garden just to make room for … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 9th July 2014 – I’ve started to sort out the fruit patch.

Posted on July 9, 2014 by clairesallotment

The fruit patch that I created several years ago has been a bit neglected over the past couple of years. It’s been very low down on my list of priorities, which I know is not right. But now that all … Continue reading →

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Monday 7th July 2014 – Rain rain go away come back another day (like tomorrow morning when I’m working)

Posted on July 7, 2014 by clairesallotment

According to the weather forecast this morning we weren’t supposed to get rain showers until this afternoon. Clearly the weather wasn’t listening to Carol Kirkwood. There I was minding my own business up the allotment this morning when a few … Continue reading →

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Sunday 6th July 2014 – I didn’t like that gate stile.

Posted on July 7, 2014 by clairesallotment

Now I have nothing against them per say, but when you’ve been walking for 17 miles and then have to go over one, it can be rather tricky. I was continuing my training today for my walk in September, and today … Continue reading →

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Friday 4th July 2014 – I did water, honestly!

Posted on July 4, 2014 by clairesallotment

Today is another very hot day, actually warmer than yesterday (the car said 26.5), but still with a very pleasant breeze which really helps. So this morning I weeded and watered several beds very thoroughly. I’m able to get through them … Continue reading →

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Thursday 3rd July 2014 – Hottest day so far this year.

Posted on July 3, 2014 by clairesallotment

And it was true. Where I live, according to the car when I came home from the allotment this afternoon it was 26 degrees. But because we had a very pleasant breeze it didn’t seem that hot. Which was rather … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 1st July 2014 – And back to the beginning again!

Posted on July 1, 2014 by clairesallotment

Gosh is it really July already? Where did June go? Yesterday was a bit tricky to get up the allotment as it was on and off showers for most of the day. So today was back to normal up there. … Continue reading →

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Monday 30th June 2014 – Allotment talk.

Posted on July 1, 2014 by clairesallotment

I was asked to do an allotment talk at a local women’s group this evening. It was so much fun. I spoke in front of about 20 people, and was supposed to talk for about 45 minutes, but you know … Continue reading →

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Sunday 29th June 2014 – Show me a sign….

Posted on June 30, 2014 by clairesallotment

Back on track with my walking training for my Shine Night walk in September. Today I decided to walk from home to Hatchlands Park. According to my Google Maps app on my phone it should take 4 and a half … Continue reading →

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