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Wednesday 2nd December 2015 – It smells so good!!

Posted on December 2, 2015 by clairesallotment

There are certain crops that you harvest that smell fairly nice, and then there are other crops that smell so good!! I harvested one of those today. About 4 years ago now I planted a small Horseradish plant which I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 13th October 2015 – Pumpkins, Potatoes and Poo!!

Posted on October 13, 2015 by clairesallotment

They talk about the 3 R’s at school, but today I’m talking about the 3 P’s. Which is much more interesting in so many ways. I was hoping to do some filming today on the allotment, but the camera decided … Continue reading →

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Thursday 16th July 2015 – It’s surprising what you can get done when you put your mind to it!!

Posted on July 16, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today I was on my own, because Robbie was elsewhere. Still I managed to occupy myself for the 4 and a half hours I was on my plot for. I arrived just before 10am and had planned to give plot … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 20th May 2015 – Still battling my cold.

Posted on May 20, 2015 by clairesallotment

Now I thought my cold was going, but it just seems to have come back again. It just won’t budge which is really annoying. My nose is still blocked up and I’m still rather tired and also still have a … Continue reading →

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The Big Allotment Challenge – the Final!!

Posted on May 16, 2014 by clairesallotment

Firstly congratulation to all the finalists, Rupert & Dimi, Kate & Eleanor and last but no means least Alex & Ed. What an amazing array of produce they have shown for Jim to inspect, all those wonderful items that they’ve … Continue reading →

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Monday 7th April 2014 – Popcorn hurts!

Posted on April 7, 2014 by clairesallotment

Now the kids are on holiday, they can help me with various things around the house and garden. I don’t use them as slaves, just incase you’re wondering, but if they’re looking bored, or I’m doing a job that seems … Continue reading →

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Women inspiring action, transforming lives.

Posted on October 22, 2013 by clairesallotment

A little while ago, I was asked to come along and give a little talk to these lovely ladies. They do amazing work for women and girls all over the world, click here to find out more. I was asked … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 24th September 2013 – A foggy day, at Claire’s Allotment…..

Posted on September 25, 2013 by clairesallotment

It didn’t make me low or make me down, just incase you were wondering. It was the first fog we’ve had this Autumn, but it soon cleared and the sun came out and was really hot!! I think we got … Continue reading →

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Monday 23rd September 2013 – What’s been eating my Popcorn?

Posted on September 23, 2013 by clairesallotment

If you’ve read my previous blog from today, let me reassure you that before I went down the allotment I got dressed, and was not some mad lady gardening in her pj’s. I’ve dug over another 2 beds of Potatoes. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 18th September 2013 – I think I’ve got enought potatoes to last us a while, don’t you?

Posted on September 18, 2013 by clairesallotment

Having not been able to get down the allotment for a couple of days because the weather has been so crap, I was starting to pace. But today was dry and sunny, so off I went to see what else … Continue reading →

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