Tag Archives: Pennard Plants

Monday 28th November 2016 – Harvesting Salsify, Horseradish and Jerusalem Artichokes

Posted on November 28, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s been a while since I’ve been on my allotment, but because it’s November there isn’t much happening. I managed to get on my plot for a couple of hours this morning, and it was great to be back there … 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 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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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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Friday 27th May 2016 – That’s one Tomato done, just all the rest to do!

Posted on May 27, 2016 by clairesallotment

This afternoon I started to pot up my Tomato plants into 6 inch pots. I’ve got 226 tomatoes to pot up, I hope I have enough pots? Oh well, I’ll soon find out. If you’re planting your Tomatoes outside, make … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 18th May 2016 – Sowing French and Runner Beans.

Posted on May 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

Over the years I’ve sown my French and Runner Beans at various times. I’ve come to the conclusion that the best time to sow them is 2-3 weeks before you intend to plant them outside. That way they are about … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 18th May 2016 – Lots of pretty flowers!

Posted on May 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

The weather was very “hit and miss” today. Mostly it was “hit” by loads of rain, so there was no going down the allotment today, but I had loads to do in my greenhouse at home. So I went out … Continue reading →

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Friday 13th May 2016 – I may be stroking it too much!!

Posted on May 13, 2016 by clairesallotment

This morning I was up my allotment again. This time I wanted to tackle a rather large bed. To my surprise, all the rain has made the soil very easy to dig, which is brilliant. The bed I was working my … Continue reading →

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Monday 9th May 2016 – Oh my goodness, I’ve done all my Tomatoes!!

Posted on May 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

It’s taken me a while to pot all my Tomatoes on into 3 inch pots. Well I did sow lots of different varieties this year. This afternoon I managed to finish the last ones off. I’m very excited. I’ve potted … Continue reading →

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