Tag Archives: Mr Fothergills seeds

Robins, beans, and sweet potatoes.

Posted on May 31, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well it’s been a busy morning with one thing and another: Gas man (boiler decided not to turn itself off), Derek to see about replacing our fencing (I put it in 10 years ago and it’s had enough, but I’m … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 1st May 2013 – Lots more potting up.

Posted on May 1, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well the greenhouse is getting very full, and I’m having to shuffle stuff round. Lots of the seedlings need to be potted up now, so this afternoon I did a few, but the weekend is going to be taken up … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 24th April 2013 – Lots of potting up.

Posted on April 24, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well I was busy this afternoon in the greenhouse. Lots of seedlings needed to be potted up, so armed with 3 inch pots, compost and a watering can I ploughed through. I did make a couple of films in the … Continue reading →

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Saturday 20th April 2013 – Busy, busy day.

Posted on April 20, 2013 by clairesallotment

Well I’ve spent most of the morning and most of the afternoon in the greenhouse re-arranging and potting up loads of seedlings. The greenhouse is getting very full now, but I’ve still got lots more to do. I’ve potted up … Continue reading →

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Friday 19th April 2013 – So many Beetroot and a few Spring onions.

Posted on April 19, 2013 by clairesallotment

Had a lovely morning on my plot. I managed to dig over a bit more of the bed where the onions are going in and planted another 48,(which was all I had with me). I then sowed the rest of … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 17th April 2013 – Oh my, did I really plant that many onions today?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by clairesallotment

When you’re so involved in what you’re doing on your plot, you don’t add up how many of various plants you’ve sown, until the end. This afternoon in amongst the windy weather and lovely sunshine I turned over another bed … Continue reading →

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Monday 8th April 2013 – First lot of potting up.

Posted on April 8, 2013 by clairesallotment

Just come in from the greenhouse where I’ve potted up 30 Candisa F1 Cabbage. Not sure where they’ll all go, as I’ve sown quite a few more, but of other varieties. We do like sautéed cabbage, but there is only … 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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Tuesday 2rd April 2013 – What a lovely day!

Posted on April 2, 2013 by clairesallotment

Sorry if it’s been overcast where you live, but today in the SE of England it was glorious! It got to the dizzy heights of about 7 or 8 degrees, and I didn’t need to wear my body warmer in … Continue reading →

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