Tag Archives: claire’s allotment

Friday 7th June 2013 – What was that stuff that came out the sky?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by clairesallotment

I believe the weatherman’s words last night were something like this….”Tonight there may be a few light showers, but they will be very few and far between”. Hold on to that thought. Well at, I don’t know what time this … Continue reading →

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Thursday 6th June 2013 – Onions, Leeks, and Raised beds.

Posted on June 6, 2013 by clairesallotment

Another glorious day today, sorry if it’s raining where you are, so I won’t brag anymore…maybe just a bit. Now this morning I had planned to start sorting out the raised beds, but the nails I took down weren’t quite … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 5th June 2013 – Busy, busy morning.

Posted on June 5, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well once I’d said “Goodbye” to my birdies, it was time to go to the allotment. I had to leave my plot just after 12.30pm as I had to open up Christchurch ringing tower as we had visitors, and I … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 5th June 2013 – And then they were gone.

Posted on June 5, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well at just before 8.45am this morning my little birds started to fledge. Once one went, all the rest followed. The parents fed them this morning, and then they had to take the plunge. They’re still flying around the garden … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 4th June 2013 – Kids are back to school, so I’m straight down the allotment.

Posted on June 4, 2013 by clairesallotment

Having not been to the allotment for just over a week, because of half term, the sight that greeted me was quite a shock. The grass had grown so much, and half of one plot was looking a bit of … Continue reading →

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Robins, beans, and sweet potatoes.

Posted on May 31, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it’s been a busy morning with one thing and another: Gas man (boiler decided not to turn itself off), Derek to see about replacing our fencing (I put it in 10 years ago and it’s had enough, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 22nd May 2013 – A fun afternoon in the greenhouse.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it’s just been gardening all day hasn’t it. I’ve done house work too, and other stuff, so I’m not neglecting those duties. I’ve been potting up loads, so here goes….Firstly, Melons “Ambrosia Cantaloupe” from Chuck and “Ogen“, then Fennel … Continue reading →

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Birds do the strangest things.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by clairesallotment

I’ve not watched my little birdies for a couple of days, but today I plugged them in and firstly made a little video on how they’ve grown. They’re now 7 or 8 days old, and they’ve changed a huge amount … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 22nd May 2013 – Picked a load of rhubarb, and tidied a load more.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by clairesallotment

When I was watering the garden first thing this morning the weather was a little unhappy. It started to drizzle and I was wondering whether I’d get wet on the allotment. But to my surprise it stopped and the morning … Continue reading →

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Vegetable error on 30 Rock.

Posted on May 22, 2013 by clairesallotment

Only I would notice that I suppose, but last night Mark and I were watching an episode of 30 Rock, “Leap Day”. Jack Donaghy (Baldwin) can be seen sitting on a chair eating a leaf. Kenneth Parcell (McBrayer) comes in … Continue reading →

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