Tag Archives: claire’s allotment

Now don’t think badly of me because I had to buy some onions.

Posted on January 31, 2014 by clairesallotment

Well the time has now come. It was inevitable really, and I couldn’t put it off for any longer. I’ve officially run out of my own onions, except for a few very small ones that I roast whole with the … Continue reading →

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Seville Orange Marmalade.

Posted on January 24, 2014 by clairesallotment

Last Saturday I went to my local town market to find some Seville Oranges. If you want to make proper marmalade, then they’re the only ones to use. You can of course use normal oranges, but the taste isn’t the … Continue reading →

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Fox taking a nap and then a snack.

Posted on January 19, 2014 by clairesallotment

After lunch today I popped into the kitchen, and there bathing in the sun was a fox fast a sleep on my lawn. How long it had been dozing there was anyones guess, but as I watch, it stood up, … Continue reading →

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Onions and Oranges?

Posted on January 18, 2014 by clairesallotment

Yes I know that it’s a rather strange combination to put together in a blog, but that’s the way things go I suppose. I went into out local town this morning as the Saturday market is on, as I wanted … Continue reading →

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The Allotment Source Book by Caroline Foley.

Posted on January 18, 2014 by clairesallotment

I’ve was sent this book a couple of years ago, but before I recommended it to you I wanted to make sure that it lived up to my expectations. Needless to say after a couple of years of using it … Continue reading →

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Friday 17th January 2014 – Dodging the showers for some leeks.

Posted on January 17, 2014 by clairesallotment

Well, my onions have very nearly run out (clearly I didn’t plant enough again last year. Though they did last us 6 months). So I’m now working my way through my leeks, digging them up as I need them. They’re … Continue reading →

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Friday 10th January 2014 – Just went down for some Salsify.

Posted on January 10, 2014 by clairesallotment

Well things never go to plan do they? I was only going to pop down to the allotment this morning just to film about digging up Salsify (you’ll be able to see this film soon). So I left the car … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year for 2014!!

Posted on January 2, 2014 by clairesallotment

Well, Mark, the kids and I just about made it to midnight. To be honest I didn’t think I would. As we were waiting for the minutes to pass by, we watched “Life of Pi”, which we had on the … Continue reading →

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Happy Christmas to you all xx xx

Posted on December 24, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it’s that time of year again… “Time for presents and exchanging kisses, time for singing Christmas songs”… from Shakin’ Stevens “Merry Christmas everyone”. When I was younger, I had a bit of a crush on him. Anyway, I’ve grown … Continue reading →

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Oh no, I’ve completely lost my voice!

Posted on December 14, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well that’s never happened before! And a rather weird sensation I have to admit. It all started on Wednesday morning when my voice was a little, shall we say “croaky” I was working with some kids all day and it … Continue reading →

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