Tag Archives: Mr Fothergills seeds

Friday 24th June 2016 – I’m so excited because ALL my Brassicas are in!!

Posted on June 25, 2016 by clairesallotment

It doesn’t take much to get me excited, but today was the day when I had one of those moments. First of all today wasn’t raining (I know, shock horror!) and secondly, I finally managed to plant out all my … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 21st June 2016 – All my potting up is done!!!

Posted on June 21, 2016 by clairesallotment

I can’t believe that I’ve finally potted up all the plants that need to be potted on into 6 inch pots. I never thought I’d get there. But I’m pleased to say that I have. I’ve still got some planted … Continue reading →

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Monday 20th June 2016 – Potting up Cucamelons.

Posted on June 20, 2016 by clairesallotment

Well this morning was pissing down again (will it ever stop)? But I popped down the allotment to pot up the last of the Tomato plants into 6 inch pots. They’re now all done and tied in, so that’s one … Continue reading →

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Saturday 18th June 2016 – My first Sweet Pea!!

Posted on June 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

Today has been another one of those wonderful days where I can spend as much time in the garden as possible. Oh, it’s so joyous when you’re able to do something like that. I’ve still got loads more Tomatoes to … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 14th June 2016 – French Beans, more Tomatoes and Cabbage.

Posted on June 15, 2016 by clairesallotment

It is June isn’t it? I know I’ve just written the date above, but I’m starting to wonder if I got it wrong. It’s just that at the moment, we seem to be having the sort of weather I’d expect … Continue reading →

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Friday 10th June 2016 – Homebase didn’t have enough 8 foot canes!!

Posted on June 10, 2016 by clairesallotment

Oh, Homebase, I always had faith in you. But today you let me down by not having enough 8 foot canes for me to buy. I needed 30, but you only had 20. Therefore I was unable to plant out … Continue reading →

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Thursday 9th June 2016 – I got so much done today!!

Posted on June 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

What a lot of planting out I did today. I planted out my Runner Beans, Lettuces, Squashes, Pumpkins and Kale. Plus I did some weeding!! Yes I know I must be “The Flash” to get all that done in 4 … Continue reading →

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Thursday 2nd June 2016 – Potting up Dill

Posted on June 2, 2016 by clairesallotment

Yes it’s the 2nd of June, but you never would have guessed it from the weather we’ve been having lately. Well at least it’s not raining today which is a bonus. Apparently the sun is supposed to make an appearance … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 1st June 2016 – A rather rainy adventure!

Posted on June 1, 2016 by clairesallotment

For me the 1st June is the start of planting all the tender crops outside, because the end of May is our last frost date. Today the weather was anything but Summery. I certainly hope this isn’t the weather we’re … Continue reading →

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Monday 30th May 2016 – Potting up Romanesco Cauliflowers!

Posted on May 30, 2016 by clairesallotment

This afternoon I potted up all my Romanesco Cauliflowers into 3 inch pots. These are wonderful little gems, if you can find them. None of the boring white cauliflowers for us. There are loads of different ones you can buy. If … Continue reading →

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