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Thursday 14th April 2016 – Lots of new Fruit Bushes

Posted on April 14, 2016 by clairesallotment

What a fun morning I had on my allotment today. I spent nearly 3 hours playing and getting messy. What else would you expect from me? I’ve now finally got in the last of my Potatoes, which is brilliant. So … 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 – Back to the allotment this morning.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by clairesallotment

Will it rain, or won’t it rain? That was the question I kept asking myself this morning before I left for the allotment. The answer…both! This morning started off lovely and warm and sunny, but as the morning went on … Continue reading →

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Friday 4th March 2016 – Sowing Dill.

Posted on March 4, 2016 by clairesallotment

Dill is a very under rated herb. It’s not just for garnishing dishes with, but mixed with all sorts of other herbs, makes new potatoes really special. It’s very easy to sow and can be grown all year round. Just … Continue reading →

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Thursday 15th October 2015 – Whoo they’re some large spuds you have there!!

Posted on October 15, 2015 by clairesallotment

A fabulous day spent on the allotment today, although I did have to pop home for a bit to get another large plastic box. If you’re sitting comfortably then I’ll begin. I started with something gentle, which is always a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 14th October 2015 – A whole lotta Carrots.

Posted on October 14, 2015 by clairesallotment

I only had an hour today up the allotment with one thing and another, but I needed to go up there, just for a bit of sanity. Even in that short time I managed to dig up enough Carrots to … 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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Monday 12th October 2015 – Some good sized potatoes.

Posted on October 12, 2015 by clairesallotment

The allotment always cheers you up when you’re feeling rather upset and down, so does my family and my chickens. I was only able to be down the allotment for a very short time this afternoon. I won’t bore you with all … Continue reading →

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Friday 2nd October 2015 – Good old Sarpo Mira!!

Posted on October 5, 2015 by clairesallotment

I spent just a couple of hours on my plot today harvesting all sorts of goodies that I needed to take with me to the “Challock Chilli Festival” this weekend. I was pootling along quite happily and harvesting various items … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 8th September 2015 – Afternoon – No Jam or Jerusalem, just gardening!!

Posted on September 10, 2015 by clairesallotment

Now this was something that I thought I would never do. I think the WI (Women’s Institute) are a brilliant organisation, and must be brilliant because they’re celebrating their 100th birthday this year!! I was contacted over a year ago … Continue reading →

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