Tag Archives: Lottie and Dottie grow Pumpkins

Want to know when to harvest your fruits and vegetables?

Posted on August 2, 2017 by clairesallotment

All the information you need to know about feeding, looking after, and harvesting your plants can be found in my ebooks. Including a little recipe at the end as well for you to try. Click on the vegetable and you’ll … Continue reading →

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World Book Day 2017!!

Posted on February 27, 2017 by clairesallotment

World Book Day will be celebrating it’s 20th year one Thursday 2nd March. I remember my kids dressing up as a book character and going to school, we’ve had all sorts of costumes from James Bond, Indiana Jones, Kiki, Superman, Spiderman, Witches … Continue reading →

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Thursday 20th October 2016 – Harvesting Pumpkins & Squashes!

Posted on October 21, 2016 by clairesallotment

Did you miss me? Sorry I’ve been away for so long. Work has been manic lately. But today I had a day off and it was dry!! So what better way to spend the day, then down on the allotment. … Continue reading →

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Victoriana Chilli Festival 2016

Posted on September 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s coming up to that time of year again when Victoriana Nursery Gardens have their wonderful Chilli and Craft Festival. Last year was amazing and I was signing my Lottie and Dottie books on both days. I’m returning again this … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 31st August 2016 – Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Posted on September 1, 2016 by clairesallotment

With the kids going back to school very soon (Emily this Friday and George on Monday), today was the perfect opportunity to go out for one last adventure. The weather was gorgeous so we decided to go to Sissinghurst Castle … Continue reading →

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Saturday 16th April 2016 – Sowing Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on April 16, 2016 by clairesallotment

April is the perfect time to get your Pumpkin seeds started. What varieties are you growing this year? There are so many to choose from. This year I’m sowing some seeds that I saved from last years crop, and I … Continue reading →

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Trip up to London with the kids!!

Posted on February 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

As the kids are on half term this week, we always like to go to a couple of places. They’ve both been revising most of this week, and after you’ve been working so hard you need to have a bit … Continue reading →

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Thursday 31st December 2015 – What a year it’s been!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by clairesallotment

Before I get started, I just want to wish you all a very Happy New Year. I hope that 2016 brings you everything you wish for and much much more. For me this year has been a rather busy one. … Continue reading →

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Lottie and Dottie Sow Pumpkins

Posted on December 8, 2015 by clairesallotment

I’ve just got all the pictures through for my next Lottie and Dottie book from the wonderful Marijke Van Veldhoven. They are absolutely amazing and I love each and every one of them. Marijke is so brilliant at capturing everything … Continue reading →

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The great weigh in begins!!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by clairesallotment
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