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Friday 14th March 2014 – Brassicas and other things!

Posted on March 14, 2014 by clairesallotment

Well just before lunch I spent just over an hour in the greenhouse sowing more seeds. Firstly I had to water the Onions, Garlic, and various seeds that I’d sown a while ago, as the weather has been so wonder … Continue reading →

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Monday 28th October 2013 – We’ve emerged from the Dark Side!

Posted on October 28, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well last night was fun!! The wind started to pick up in the early hours of the morning, and I was woken up just before 3.30am by it. It had rained, but not a huge amount. Having had a quick … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 21st October 2013 – The time had come for the back garden and the greenhouse.

Posted on October 22, 2013 by clairesallotment

With the front garden all sorted it was now time to get the back garden and the greenhouse all sorted for winter. It was another one of those days where it either rained all day, or you were lucky enough … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 24th September 2013 – A foggy day, at Claire’s Allotment…..

Posted on September 25, 2013 by clairesallotment

It didn’t make me low or make me down, just incase you were wondering. It was the first fog we’ve had this Autumn, but it soon cleared and the sun came out and was really hot!! I think we got … Continue reading →

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Friday 20th September 2013 – More Potatoes and lots of Garlic to keep the Vampires away.

Posted on September 20, 2013 by clairesallotment

What a glorious day today, and the weekend is supposed to be good also. I’ve got lots I want to do in the garden, so that’s what I’ll be doing this weekend. We can’t really go anywhere tomorrow because of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 31st July 2013 – Wow I harvested a lot just now!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by clairesallotment

I popped in the greenhouse first thing this morning, firstly to water, secondly to tie up some tomatoes, and finally to see in there was anything ready to harvest. I was so excited that my first “Moneymaker” tomato  was ready … Continue reading →

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Friday 19th July 2013 – I think I’m nearly on top of it!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by clairesallotment

You know it’s a good feeling when you find yourself wandering round the allotment wondering what to do next. I’ve put several jobs by for the cooler weather, like finishing off the paths and wood chipping them, and thoroughly digging … Continue reading →

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Thursday 18th July 2013 – Oh, a gentle wind is blowing, and no it’s not me!

Posted on July 19, 2013 by clairesallotment

Still really hot, but with a breeze blowing, somehow it seems cooler. I’m still working through the beetroot and spring onion bed, and to my delight I finished it, and now it looks much better. All the varieties are coming … Continue reading →

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Monday 1st July 2013 – Had a good old sort out.

Posted on July 1, 2013 by clairesallotment

After a glorious weekend, not only the weather being so wonderful, but Mark and I went to a party on Saturday (I was very good and only had 2 glasses of wine), and then our 4th (yes I’m counting) BBQ … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 26th June 2013 – Weed…and not the illegal type.

Posted on June 26, 2013 by clairesallotment

Had a jolly, spiffing time on the allotment this morning. I don’t quite know why I’m being all posh, but there you got. It must have been something I ate! Anyway, I managed to weed loads today. I finished the … Continue reading →

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