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Friday 22nd July 2016 – Back where I belong!

Posted on July 22, 2016 by clairesallotment

My Jury Duty has finally finished. They’ll have to find some other people to sort out the criminals. I can’t be called for another 2 years at least. I may never be called again! It was a very interesting thing … Continue reading →

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Friday 11th September 2015 – That’s one side done and dusted.

Posted on September 11, 2015 by clairesallotment

Another beautiful day on the allotment. I was “playing” for nearly 4 hours today which was great fun. When you are doing something that you really enjoy, it’s not work, it’s more like playing. I continued from where I left … Continue reading →

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Thursday 10th September 2015 – Beans are coming to an end!

Posted on September 10, 2015 by clairesallotment

My French beans have been brilliant this year, and we’ve eaten loads and also have loads in the freezer. But as the evenings are getting cooler and the days are shorter the green is going from their leaves. I think … Continue reading →

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Monday 7th September 2015 – A glorious day.

Posted on September 8, 2015 by clairesallotment

This weeks looks like it’s going to be lovely and sunny!! I’m so excited, we’ve not seen the sun like this for quite some time. I could spend as long as I wanted playing today, so spent about 4 hours … Continue reading →

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Friday 21st August 2015 – Lots more has been harvested!

Posted on August 21, 2015 by clairesallotment

My plots are looking a little rough around the edges with the grass having grown a little longer than I would normally have it, and the weeds thinking that they’re having free range of the soil. When the kids are … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 22nd July 2015 – I’ve got a blister on the palm of my hand.

Posted on July 22, 2015 by clairesallotment

I popped to the allotment for a couple of hours today to continue with my weeding. I’ve only got one more bed that is full of weeds, and then plot 1 is practically sorted. Hopefully I can make a dent … Continue reading →

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Monday 13th July 2015 – A bit of drizzle!!

Posted on July 13, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today was a different sort of day because we had rain!! I’ve not seen that wet stuff for weeks and weeks. It was rather exciting actually. But because it was drizzle it didn’t penetrate the soil, so watering was still … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 23rd June 2015 – My greenhouse is ready!!

Posted on June 23, 2015 by clairesallotment

I’ve been up my allotment for most of the day today. I got so much done it was brilliant. So if you’re sitting comfortably then I’ll run through what I managed to get done. Firstly I planted out 8 Sweet … Continue reading →

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Sunday 10th May 2015 – Sowing seeds are go!!

Posted on May 11, 2015 by clairesallotment

I very pleasant afternoon was spent by me in the greenhouse potting on and sowing. First of all I sowed some flower seeds. I don’t usually sow many annual flowers as the ones I have in my garden are all … Continue reading →

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Thursday 5th June 2014 – Climbing French Beans are all in.

Posted on June 5, 2014 by clairesallotment

Another successful day up the allotment today, and a glorious one. Much better weather than yesterday, so off I trundled with lots planned. Firstly I dug over the rest of the Pumpkin bed. It was much tougher than the first … Continue reading →

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