Tag Archives: Mr Fothergills seeds

Friday 9th September 2016 – Just more weeding.

Posted on September 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

Nothing new to report today, so I expect this will be quite short and sweet today. I was down on my plot for a couple of hours this morning working my way through yet more beds. I have now pulled … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 7th September 2016 – Another great harvest!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by clairesallotment

For me it’s time to start getting many of my harvest up and the beds ready for winter. Today I can home with a lovely array of goodies. I’ve now dug up all my Beetroot, they did very well this … Continue reading →

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Thursday 25th August 2016 – A very hot greenhouse!

Posted on August 25, 2016 by clairesallotment

This heat is getting exhausting. I never thought I would want there to be rain, but a quick shower wouldn’t go amiss please. I’ve not been to the allotment today or even yesterday because it’s just too hot, and it … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 23rd August 2016 – My best Sweetcorn ever!!

Posted on August 23, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’ve changed clothes so many times today, not because I like to, but because it’s been so hot and sticky. I spent 2 hours on my allotment this morning, and to be honest that was all I could really take. … Continue reading →

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Monday 15th August 2016 – Shallots and Kohl Rabi

Posted on August 15, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another very busy morning on my allotment. Today I harvested all my Shallots and Kohl Rabi. Some of which looks a little strange, but then I’ve grown them, so I wouldn’t expect anything perfect looking. I also managed to dig … Continue reading →

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Friday 12th August 2016 – Loads more harvesting.

Posted on August 12, 2016 by clairesallotment

I just love this time of year when all that hard work is paying off. You go down the allotment with an empty box and come back with it completely full to the brim. This is what mischief I got … 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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Sunday 17th July 2016 – A very pleasant Sunday morning.

Posted on July 17, 2016 by clairesallotment

Because I’m in the middle of my Jury Duty, I’ve been unable to go down to my allotment at all this week. Emily, bless her, has been going down and watered my greenhouse. I leave early and get back late, and … Continue reading →

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Saturday 16th July 2016 – Side Shooting Tomatoes & an Update!

Posted on July 17, 2016 by clairesallotment

Sorry I’ve not been blogging for a while, but I had Jury Duty last week and also this coming week. Hopefully I’ll finish early this week, so I can get back to normal. But the greenhouse at home is growing … Continue reading →

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Friday 8th July 2016 – Harvest, weed, water, repeat!

Posted on July 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another very busy 4 hours on my allotment today. I’m now systematically working my way through each bed. I harvest, weed, then water, then move onto the next bed and do exactly the same. If I find any spare space, … Continue reading →

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