Tag Archives: Mr Fothergills seeds

A day at the White Cliffs of Dover!

Posted on August 8, 2017 by clairesallotment

There were no bluebirds over them today, just a few seagulls. Today the kids and I went for a day out to a National Trust place that we’ve not visited before. So today I decided that we would visit the … Continue reading →

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How to grow French beans.

Posted on May 16, 2017 by clairesallotment

Have you ever wanted to know how to grow your very own French beans? If the answer is yes, then I have some wonderful news for you. My latest ebook is all about French beans. Click HERE and it’ll take … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 7th March 2017 – Let’s lance that broccoli!

Posted on March 7, 2017 by clairesallotment

A glorious day today, so where better to spend the morning than up the allotment. Lots more sorting out again today, it’s surprising what you accumulate over 11 years! This time I broke down the large compost heap I have, … Continue reading →

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A different way to cook your greens!

Posted on February 28, 2017 by clairesallotment

Most of the time we boil our vegetables, but I also roast them and this brings out their natural sugars. I have roasted broccoli before, but today I decided to try something different and sautéed some Lancer Mixed Sprouting Broccoli … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 28th February 2017 – A little surprise!

Posted on February 28, 2017 by clairesallotment

I don’t know about you, but I like little surprises. So when I arrived on my plot this morning I was greeted with a couple of wonderful surprises. I’m still having a good sort out of both my plots, with … Continue reading →

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Thursday 9th February 2017 – If it snows you can chit your potatoes!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by clairesallotment

Another morning on the allotment today sorting out loads more things. I took a car load of stuff up to our local tip. They’re very strict at my tip or recycling centre, as they prefer to be called. You can bring … Continue reading →

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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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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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Wednesday 21st September 2016 – It’s clearing up nicely.

Posted on September 21, 2016 by clairesallotment

Don’t worry I don’t have a rash or anything. I’m working through each bed on my allotment clearing the rubbish and weeding, and generally getting them ready for winter. Today I finished sorting all the finished Tomato plants in the … Continue reading →

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Thursday 15th September – My first Squashes!!

Posted on September 15, 2016 by clairesallotment

It was another hot day up the allotment today. We reached 30 degrees!! It’s supposed to be about 20 degrees, so what is going on with the weather? It’s all supposed to come to an end tomorrow, with rain and … Continue reading →

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