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Saturday 25th June 2016 – MGSO4 Epsom & Ewell Arts Festival

Posted on June 27, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today was a very busy day for the whole family it was the first MGSO4 festival. Emily as a volunteer for the morning at the Ebbisham Centre, Epsom helping people find out where they needed to go for the events … Continue reading →

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Friday 24th June 2016 – I’m so excited because ALL my Brassicas are in!!

Posted on June 25, 2016 by clairesallotment

It doesn’t take much to get me excited, but today was the day when I had one of those moments. First of all today wasn’t raining (I know, shock horror!) and secondly, I finally managed to plant out all my … Continue reading →

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Thursday 23rd June 2016 – My first Tomato!!

Posted on June 23, 2016 by clairesallotment

Well last night was fun. The “first” storm over head started about 10pm, just after I got home. It was more of an electrical storm, with loads of lightning above the clouds flashing all around and some wonderful claps of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 22nd June 2016 – Some radioactive Rhubarb!!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by clairesallotment

I mentioned yesterday that I was doing a talk last night (21st June) to a local gardening group. It went really well, and they were all so wonderful. I spoke about gardening for about an hour and a half, and … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 21st June 2016 – All my potting up is done!!!

Posted on June 21, 2016 by clairesallotment

I can’t believe that I’ve finally potted up all the plants that need to be potted on into 6 inch pots. I never thought I’d get there. But I’m pleased to say that I have. I’ve still got some planted … Continue reading →

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Monday 20th June 2016 – Potting up Cucamelons.

Posted on June 20, 2016 by clairesallotment

Well this morning was pissing down again (will it ever stop)? But I popped down the allotment to pot up the last of the Tomato plants into 6 inch pots. They’re now all done and tied in, so that’s one … Continue reading →

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Sunday 19th June 2016 – Fathers’ Day!!

Posted on June 20, 2016 by clairesallotment

Father’s are very important, and mustn’t be forgotten. Mark is a wonderful dad to our kiddly, widdlies. Never has he refused to change a stinky nappy (even the real humdingers!) He works so hard that I only have to work … Continue reading →

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Saturday 18th June 2016 – My first Sweet Pea!!

Posted on June 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today has been another one of those wonderful days where I can spend as much time in the garden as possible. Oh, it’s so joyous when you’re able to do something like that. I’ve still got loads more Tomatoes to … Continue reading →

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Friday 17th June 2016 – Glass is sharp.

Posted on June 17, 2016 by clairesallotment

You may remember the photos I put up about the damage that Storm Katie did to my greenhouse on my allotment. I ended up loosing 11 panes of glass all together! I’ve been so busy with potting up and planting … Continue reading →

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Thursday 16th June 2016 – I’m sorry Bumble bees for disturbing you!

Posted on June 16, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’m all for saving those mini beasts and insects that are useful in the garden, and do my best to keep them happy. Slugs and Snails on the other hand I would happily get rid of without any question. I … Continue reading →

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