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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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Wednesday 17th July 2013 – Harvesting in full flow.

Posted on July 19, 2013 by clairesallotment

It just amazes me how much courgettes grow from one day to the next. You look at them one day and you think to yourself “Oh, they’re a little small, perhaps another couple of days, maybe 3”. Then the following … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 10th July 2013 – Harvesting time.

Posted on July 11, 2013 by clairesallotment

Having been too knackered yesterday to go to the allotment, I pootled down today to see what mischief I could get up to. Lots as it seems, harvesting time is just beginning, and I was able to harvest my first … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 18th June 2013 – Found a Radish shaped like bum!

Posted on June 18, 2013 by clairesallotment

I know that sometimes my veg are not the regulation shape and size, but today, honestly, I pulled up a radish that looked like a pair of bottom cheeks. Mark has the camera so I can’t add a photo of … Continue reading →

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Monday 10th June 2013 – Brassicas here we go!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by clairesallotment

Now it’s time to get all my brassicas in. I’ve got quite a few, so it may take a while. But this morning I got in my Cabbage “Savoy” and “Candisa”, my Kale “Black Tuscany” and my Kohl Rabi “Purple, … Continue reading →

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Thursday 6th June 2013 – Onions, Leeks, and Raised beds.

Posted on June 6, 2013 by clairesallotment

Another glorious day today, sorry if it’s raining where you are, so I won’t brag anymore…maybe just a bit. Now this morning I had planned to start sorting out the raised beds, but the nails I took down weren’t quite … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 24th April 2013 – Sunglasses aren’t just for protecting your eyes against the sun.

Posted on April 24, 2013 by clairesallotment

This morning I was a busy bee up the allotment. Firstly I finished digging the bed where the carrots were going in. I’ve sown “Rainbow F1 Hybrid” and “Cosmic Colour Collection”. Then I had a little space left, so I … Continue reading →

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