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Thursday 31st December 2015 – What a year it’s been!

Posted on December 31, 2015 by clairesallotment

Before I get started, I just want to wish you all a very Happy New Year. I hope that 2016 brings you everything you wish for and much much more. For me this year has been a rather busy one. … Continue reading →

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The great weigh in begins!!

Posted on October 30, 2015 by clairesallotment
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Friday 16th October 2015 – Now that’s a proper Claire Shaped Carrot!

Posted on October 16, 2015 by clairesallotment

I only had a couple of hours on my allotment this morning because I then had a wedding to bell ring for. But no wanting to waste any time and make the most of the little time I had, I … 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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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 28th September 2015 – Carrots galore!!

Posted on September 28, 2015 by clairesallotment

Another gorgeous day today. Apparently we’re in for a couple of weeks of what they like to call “An Indian Summer”. Not sure why they call it that. If it happens at any other time of the year they just … Continue reading →

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Friday 25th September 2015 – And so the Mass Harvest begins!!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today was a wonderful day. I’ve not been to my allotment for a while now, what with work and the weather getting in the way. But today I was free and the weather was perfect, so off I went with … Continue reading →

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Thursday 27th August 2015 – It’s not raining!?!

Posted on August 27, 2015 by clairesallotment

The last few days have been, well crap to be honest! All it’s done, for most of the week is to pour with rain, blow a gale, thunder and lightning and be cold! I’m not impressed at all, but then … 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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Friday 19th June 2015 – I’m getting there.

Posted on June 19, 2015 by clairesallotment

It’s happening slowly but surely, but the allotment is slowly getting to the place where I’m feeling happy and not over whelmed with weeds. I managed to weed, feed and water a load more today which was great. It was … Continue reading →

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