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Sunday 14th April 2013 – Lots more cabbage!

Posted on April 14, 2013 by clairesallotment

I seem to have sown a huge amount of cabbage this year, not sure why but there you go. All my seeds are coming up nicely, even the tomatoes have started to show themselves, now that it’s a bit warmer. … Continue reading →

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Saturday 13th April 2013 – Must be getting warmer I saw 2 bumble bees this morning.

Posted on April 13, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it seems to be warming up enough for the bumble bees to start flying. I saw 2 this morning at the alltoment. The first was on the lock on my shed, and I had to coax him onto a … Continue reading →

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Monday 8th April 2013 – First lot of potting up.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by clairesallotment

Just come in from the greenhouse where I’ve potted up 30 Candisa F1 Cabbage. Not sure where they’ll all go, as I’ve sown quite a few more, but of other varieties. We do like sautéed cabbage, but there is only … Continue reading →

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Sunday 7th April 2013 – Staring at the plot.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by clairesallotment

Makes me laugh every time. If you’ve not noticed it before take a look at what someone does when they first arrive at their plot. Most people, including myself have a quick look to see what needs to be done … Continue reading →

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Victoriana Nursery Gardens – Helping hand discounts!

Posted on April 6, 2013 by clairesallotment

Victoriana Nursery Gardens A Helping Hand To Catch Up In The Garden?… Discounts Up To 40% It’s often said that the first rule of marketing is to never be negative; the trouble is, with a March like we’ve all had … Continue reading →

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Saturday 6th April 2013 – It is here?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well, I’m little shocked today as this afternoon the temperature got up to 11 degrees…I may have to go and have a sit down to calm myself. But the weather people seem to think that the weather is about to … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 3rd April 2013 – Cold and windy!

Posted on April 3, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well that sun didn’t last long, back to the cold, windy and overcast for us. I’ve just got back from hiding in the greenhouse sowing Shallot “Prisma” seeds and MicroGreens Herbs. As they’re new things I made a couple of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 2rd April 2013 – What a lovely day!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by clairesallotment

Sorry if it’s been overcast where you live, but today in the SE of England it was glorious! It got to the dizzy heights of about 7 or 8 degrees, and I didn’t need to wear my body warmer in … Continue reading →

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Monday 1st April 2013 – Need a bun pad!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by clairesallotment

Just to say this isn’t an April fools joke, just incase you’re wondering. I was up to allotment this morning planting more potatoes “Blue Belle” and the first half of my “King Edwards“. I had my lovely new knee pads … Continue reading →

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Bun recipe and photo

Posted on April 1, 2013 by clairesallotment

As many of you have asked for the recipe and a photo of my magnificent Hot cross buns here it is. It’s from the book “Bread” but as you’ll notices I have no crosses on mine, as I couldn’t be … Continue reading →

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