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Thursday 29th December 2016 – An empty wasps nest!

Posted on December 30, 2016 by clairesallotment

After the Christmas feasting, it’s good to get back outside. Firstly for a bit of fresh air, but secondly for a bit of exercise. When I went to the allotment today there was no one else about. Why would there be, … Continue reading →

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Monday 27th June 2016 – ALL MY VEGGIES ARE IN!!!

Posted on June 27, 2016 by clairesallotment

Yay, I’ve finally done it! Apart from a few Sunflowers, which I’ll put in this week, everything I sowed is finally in the allotment, or in their final place. I never thought I’d actually get there, but I have. Now … Continue reading →

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How to Sow Leeks from Seed

Posted on February 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today is the day when I sow my Leeks. This year I’ve chosen Autumn Mammoth 2 (Snowstar). I’ve never sown this variety before but they looked good so I thought I’d give them a go. Leeks are a great one … Continue reading →

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Allium Leaf Miner

Posted on December 3, 2015 by clairesallotment

Oh the horrors that lurk in your Onions, Leeks and Garlic!! You may remember that a little while ago I pulled up all my Leeks. If you don’t remember, well I did. I bought them home and gave them a … Continue reading →

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Claire’s Allotment – Part 265 – All sorts harvested!

Posted on November 13, 2015 by clairesallotment

Here is my latest video: When I’m talking about Jerusalem Artichokes, see if you can spot my frog (bottom right of the screen).

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Thursday 10th September 2015 – Beans are coming to an end!

Posted on September 10, 2015 by clairesallotment

My French beans have been brilliant this year, and we’ve eaten loads and also have loads in the freezer. But as the evenings are getting cooler and the days are shorter the green is going from their leaves. I think … Continue reading →

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Thursday 11th June 2015 – I found some Leeks!!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by clairesallotment

My sister is very kindly giving me her greenhouse. I know I’ve got one at home and it’s 6 foot by 6 foot. But I’m not going to turn down a free greenhouse. It was given to her, but she … Continue reading →

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Saturday 28th March 2015 – Kohl Rabi, Broad Beans, Sugar Snaps and Leeks!!

Posted on March 29, 2015 by clairesallotment

With the chickens talking to me in their own little way, I spent some of the afternoon in the greenhouse sowing more seeds. Today was the turn of Kohl Rabi “Olivia F1”, which I grow every year, but usually a … Continue reading →

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Monday 5th January 2015 – Leeks, the vegetables not the burst pipe kind.

Posted on January 5, 2015 by clairesallotment

I know that it’s a few days late, but HAPPY 2015 TO YOU ALL!! I hope that you have a great year, and that your Christmas and New Year celebrations were amazing. Our Christmas and New Year was a little … Continue reading →

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Friday 14th November 2014 – Hello allotment, it’s been a while!

Posted on November 14, 2014 by clairesallotment

I’ve not been to my allotment for about 3 weeks now. Yes I know that sounds awful, but we’ve had half term and I was decorating the kids rooms, and then for the past couple of weeks I’ve been working … Continue reading →

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