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Wednesday 15th April 2015 – Half the Potatoes are in!!

Posted on April 15, 2015 by clairesallotment

Having worked very hard over the last few days (nothing strange in that really) digging over various beds to get the Potatoes in, I think I’ve got enough space prepared for them. I didn’t take them all down today, but … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 14th April 2015 – Are headphone ear buds digestible?

Posted on April 14, 2015 by clairesallotment

Yes I know this sounds a very odd question and just incase you’re wondering no I didn’t eat one, but Gizmo one of our chickens did. When I came back from the allotment this afternoon, I went to see our … Continue reading →

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Monday 13th April 2015 – Back to normal.

Posted on April 13, 2015 by clairesallotment

The kids are back to school and Mark is back to work, so off I went to spend lots of time on my allotment. I took my lunch down with me today, so after 2 hours of digging and weeding I … Continue reading →

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Friday 10th April 2015 – Yay, they’re all in!!

Posted on April 10, 2015 by clairesallotment

After an entire week of working very hard, I’ve finally got all my Carrots seeds and Onion sets in! Wow!! Now it’s onto the next job which is planting the Potatoes. That also could take a while as I’ve got … Continue reading →

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Thursday 9th April 2015 – Inspection Day!!

Posted on April 9, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today was our plot inspection by the Council. This always happens about this time of year. When our allotment agreement was redrafted (why they felt they need to do this, we’ll all never know) several years ago, they said that … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 7th April 2015 – What can I do in 2 hours?

Posted on April 7, 2015 by clairesallotment

Another glorious day, we really are being spoilt. I’m not complaining, just making the most of it whilst it lasts. Today I left the kids at home and popped to the allotment for just over 2 hours. The aim was … Continue reading →

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Thursday 19th March 2015 – Another day, another bed turned over.

Posted on March 19, 2015 by clairesallotment

The weather wasn’t what I’d call “Spring like” today, but still it was dry, but NOT sunny. Still off I went, armed with my flask of tea to my allotment. I’ve managed to dig over more of the soft fruit bed, … Continue reading →

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Hello Allotment, are you ready for some fun?

Posted on March 18, 2015 by clairesallotment

First day back to the allotment today to do some preparation for this year. I have been up to my plots, but only to harvest various bits and pieces. But today the weather was about 12 degrees and lovely and … Continue reading →

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Monday 5th January 2015 – Leeks, the vegetables not the burst pipe kind.

Posted on January 5, 2015 by clairesallotment

I know that it’s a few days late, but HAPPY 2015 TO YOU ALL!! I hope that you have a great year, and that your Christmas and New Year celebrations were amazing. Our Christmas and New Year was a little … Continue reading →

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Thursday 23rd October 2014 – Tomtatoes, I’m not very impressed!

Posted on October 23, 2014 by clairesallotment

You may remember that I bought 5 Tomtato plants from Gardeners’ World Live this year. They cost me £1 each and I got 5 for £4. I decided that I would go with the 5 plants as they were so … Continue reading →

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