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Saturday 7th May 2016 – Potting up Sweet Peppers and lots more tomatoes.

Posted on May 7, 2016 by clairesallotment

Yes today is World Naked Gardening Day (first Saturday in May), and this afternoon I’ve been in my very hot greenhouse wearing minimal clothing. Gravity takes over on certain parts of the body as you get older, and naked crouching … Continue reading →

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Thursday 5th May 2016 – More Tomato Seedlings

Posted on May 6, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’m gradually working my way through potting up all my Tomato seedlings. I’ve got loads to do, so I am getting them done when ever I have a spare few minutes (or half hour). This afternoon I managed to pot … Continue reading →

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Sunday 24th April 2016 – Potting up the Tomato seedlings

Posted on April 24, 2016 by clairesallotment

Oh my I’ve got a lot to do. You pick up the packets of Tomato seeds and think “Oh, they look interesting!”, then you see another one and another one that you just must to have. Before you know it, you’ve … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 19th April 2016 – Starting the Onions and Carrots.

Posted on April 20, 2016 by clairesallotment

I had the whole day free today which doesn’t happen very often! And the sun was shining and it was very warm, which was even better. So I decided to take lunch with me to the allotment. I had a … Continue reading →

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Saturday 16th April 2016 – Sowing Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on April 16, 2016 by clairesallotment

April is the perfect time to get your Pumpkin seeds started. What varieties are you growing this year? There are so many to choose from. This year I’m sowing some seeds that I saved from last years crop, and I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 12th April 2016 – Another glorious morning on the allotment.

Posted on April 12, 2016 by clairesallotment

The weather presenters keep telling us we’re going to have loads of rain, and it just doesn’t seem to happen. Maybe we live in our own little mini climate, who knows. It got up to 17 degrees today which is … Continue reading →

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Monday 11th April 2016 – Lots of pretty flowers

Posted on April 11, 2016 by clairesallotment

This afternoon I hid in my greenhouse at home and sowed some more flower seeds. Flowers are an integral part of the garden, not only do they look pretty, but they also help with pollination of your fruits and vegetables … Continue reading →

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Sunday 10th April 2016 – Fingers crossed for a nice pair of melons.

Posted on April 10, 2016 by clairesallotment

This afternoon I was in the greenhouse sowing more seeds. I’ve nearly finished with all the ones I want to sow in March, yes I know it’s April. Once all the March ones are done, then I can move onto … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 29th March 2016 – Sowing Aubergines

Posted on March 30, 2016 by clairesallotment

Aubergines need lots of heat to grow, which is something that we lack in the UK. Sometimes our summers are amazing, lovely and hot and sunny, with water restrictions, and other times it rains all the time. I prefer the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 23rd March 2016 – Tomatoes Galore!!

Posted on March 23, 2016 by clairesallotment

After the burial, I spent the afternoon in the greenhouse sowing all my Tomato seeds. I’ve got loads this year. All different varieties. Are you ready for this? Keep up, I shall only say this once. The varieties are: “Red … Continue reading →

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