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Sunday 21st June 2015 – The first of my new staging is up!!

Posted on June 22, 2015 by clairesallotment

Woohoo!! It’s all very exciting. You may remember that I mentioned that I ordered a load of new staging from The Greenhouse People when I went to Gardeners’ World just over a week ago. Well today was the day that … Continue reading →

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Sunday 14th June 2015 – Gardeners World Live at the NEC!!

Posted on June 16, 2015 by clairesallotment

Now I wasn’t sure if I would be able to go to this year as everything is just so busy at home. But Sunday was free so off I went. I left home at 8.30am and after getting some fuel … Continue reading →

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Thursday 23rd October 2014 – Tomtatoes, I’m not very impressed!

Posted on October 23, 2014 by clairesallotment

You may remember that I bought 5 Tomtato plants from Gardeners’ World Live this year. They cost me £1 each and I got 5 for £4. I decided that I would go with the 5 plants as they were so … Continue reading →

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Thursday 19th June 2014 – That’s more done.

Posted on June 19, 2014 by clairesallotment

Another lovely day for playing on the allotment. So that’s what I did for about 4 hours today. I weeded and watered the Climbing French Bean bed, and then moved on to do the same to the Potato bed. I … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – At Nan and Granddad’s

Posted on June 17, 2014 by clairesallotment

After a well earned sleep I was all ready to catch up with all the latest news with my grandparents. I’ve not seen them for 2 years, which I know is a long time, but it’s a very long drive … Continue reading →

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Day 2 – Friday 13th June 2014 – Gardeners’ world Live!!

Posted on June 16, 2014 by clairesallotment

After a marvellous breakfast at my hotel I headed off to the Gardeners’ World Live at the Birmingham NEC. I arrived just after 9.3oam, and the place was still rather quiet. It tends to get really busy from about 10.30am … Continue reading →

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My little trip – Day 1 Thursday 12th June 2014

Posted on June 16, 2014 by clairesallotment

Today I was off on my little trip to Birmingham, St Helens, Daventry then home. I had lots to fit in, and lots of people to see, so here goes, are you ready? I left home at 10am with my … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 11th June 2014 – Straddled over some potatoes.

Posted on June 11, 2014 by clairesallotment

Yes I know that sounds a bit odd, but it’s the only way you can weed between your potato plants. You straddle a plant, bend over, stick you bottom in the air and off you go with the weeding. It’s … Continue reading →

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Sunday 16th June 2013 – NEC here Sally and I come!!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by clairesallotment

Today was the last day of Gardeners’ World Live. Sean James Cameron had some complimentary tickets, and asked if I’d like a couple. Not wanting to turn down something free, I said “Yes please”, and sent my friend Sally a … Continue reading →

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