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Monday 28th September 2015 – Carrots galore!!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by clairesallotment

Another gorgeous day today. Apparently we’re in for a couple of weeks of what they like to call “An Indian Summer”. Not sure why they call it that. If it happens at any other time of the year they just … Continue reading →

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Friday 10th July 2015 – The Fruit patch is weed free.

Posted on July 10, 2015 by clairesallotment

A huge thanks to Robbie for helping get my fruit patch with all my Gooseberries, Raspberries, Tayberry, Goji Berry and my Blueberries finally sorted out. Now it’s all sorted I’ll buy some black plastic to cover the soil and retain … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 24th June 2014 – Now I’m not a sweary Mary, but….

Posted on June 24, 2014 by clairesallotment

Mark may well disagree with me on this point, but I’m not a prolific swearer. I think that there are much more interesting words that can be used, BUT…. Gooseberry bushes hurt!! Today was the turn of the Gooseberry bushes, … Continue reading →

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Thursday 1st May 2014 – I managed to miss the rain.

Posted on May 1, 2014 by clairesallotment

Having looked at the weather for today, it didn’t look very likely that a trip to the allotment would be on the cards. But not wanting to be told what I can and can’t do, I took the plunge and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 24th July 2013 – Gooseberries are very painful!

Posted on July 24, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well my hands and lower arms are covered in scratches. It looks like I’ve been attacked by a cat or something with claws, but I’ve not, it was just my Gooseberry bush. Those thorns are really long and sharp. Does … Continue reading →

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