Tag Archives: King Edward potatoes

Thursday 11th August 2016 – Harvesting the first of the Beans!

Posted on August 11, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’ve finally been able to get back down my allotment since getting back from our summer holiday. What with unpacking all our holiday stuff and then packing for George’s scout trip, I’ve just not had the time. But today was … Continue reading →

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Friday 22nd July 2016 – Back where I belong!

Posted on July 22, 2016 by clairesallotment

My Jury Duty has finally finished. They’ll have to find some other people to sort out the criminals. I can’t be called for another 2 years at least. I may never be called again! It was a very interesting thing … Continue reading →

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Monday 11th April 2016 – Back to the allotment this morning.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by clairesallotment

Will it rain, or won’t it rain? That was the question I kept asking myself this morning before I left for the allotment. The answer…both! This morning started off lovely and warm and sunny, but as the morning went on … Continue reading →

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Sunday 2nd August 2015 – My King Edward’s are all harvested.

Posted on August 3, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today started like most Sunday mornings do with breakfast. But instead of having it inside in the dining room we had it outside in the garden and under the gazebo. It was lovely and warm even for 8.30am. Why waste … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 15th April 2015 – Half the Potatoes are in!!

Posted on April 15, 2015 by clairesallotment

Having worked very hard over the last few days (nothing strange in that really) digging over various beds to get the Potatoes in, I think I’ve got enough space prepared for them. I didn’t take them all down today, but … Continue reading →

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Monday 26th January 2015 – Time to Chit your potatoes.

Posted on January 26, 2015 by clairesallotment

I’ve just done the first gardening job for the new season. My potatoes arrived recently, and I’ve just cleared the tops of the kitchen cupboards ready to house them for the next 6-8 weeks. I always chit my potatoes on … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 8th April 2014 – Lots more potatoes in.

Posted on April 8, 2014 by clairesallotment

I popped down to the allotment this morning just for about an hour. The kids were fine at home, and I was only a short distance away. I was very impressed that when I got back home, they were both … Continue reading →

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Monday 17th February 2014 – Chit! It’s potato time!

Posted on February 17, 2014 by clairesallotment

Yes it’s that time of the year when we get our seed potatoes ready, and have to get the area cleared for chitting. Nothing technical is needed, not specific temperatures or feeding required at this stage. This is how I … Continue reading →

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Sunday 7th April 2013 – Staring at the plot.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by clairesallotment

Makes me laugh every time. If you’ve not noticed it before take a look at what someone does when they first arrive at their plot. Most people, including myself have a quick look to see what needs to be done … Continue reading →

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Saturday 6th April 2013 – It is here?

Posted on April 6, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well, I’m little shocked today as this afternoon the temperature got up to 11 degrees…I may have to go and have a sit down to calm myself. But the weather people seem to think that the weather is about to … Continue reading →

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