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Tuesday 7th March 2017 – Let’s lance that broccoli!

Posted on March 7, 2017 by clairesallotment

A glorious day today, so where better to spend the morning than up the allotment. Lots more sorting out again today, it’s surprising what you accumulate over 11 years! This time I broke down the large compost heap I have, … Continue reading →

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Friday 23rd September 2016 – Good old Ikea blue bags!!

Posted on September 23, 2016 by clairesallotment

September is still being glorious, even though we are now technically in Autumn. Another lovely warm and sunny day today 23 degrees and blue sky. I spent a little over 3 hours on the allotment today, mainly weeding and working … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 21st September 2016 – It’s clearing up nicely.

Posted on September 21, 2016 by clairesallotment

Don’t worry I don’t have a rash or anything. I’m working through each bed on my allotment clearing the rubbish and weeding, and generally getting them ready for winter. Today I finished sorting all the finished Tomato plants in the … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 31st August 2016 – Sissinghurst Castle Garden

Posted on September 1, 2016 by clairesallotment

With the kids going back to school very soon (Emily this Friday and George on Monday), today was the perfect opportunity to go out for one last adventure. The weather was gorgeous so we decided to go to Sissinghurst Castle … Continue reading →

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Monday 29th August 2016 – It’s cooled down a bit!

Posted on August 29, 2016 by clairesallotment

Now I’m not one to complain that the weather is too hot, but the last week has been very hot indeed. Too hot in fact for even going down the allotment. Yes I know that sounds a rather odd thing … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 22nd June 2016 – Some radioactive Rhubarb!!

Posted on June 22, 2016 by clairesallotment

I mentioned yesterday that I was doing a talk last night (21st June) to a local gardening group. It went really well, and they were all so wonderful. I spoke about gardening for about an hour and a half, and … Continue reading →

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Thursday 19th May 2016 – Cabbages, Rhubarb, Radish and Spinach

Posted on May 19, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another busy day on the allotment, and another split day on the allotment. I spent about 40 minutes this morning cutting grass and weeding one of my Rhubarb beds. It’s got a bit over grown since we had all that … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 13th April 2016 – First of the Carrots are growing!

Posted on April 13, 2016 by clairesallotment

I love it when you look at the soil, and suddenly you see the first of your little seedlings growing. It’s such a magical experience, and you feel like a new mum looking down on your new born baby. Although … 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 29th September 2015 – Continuing with the tidying up.

Posted on September 29, 2015 by clairesallotment

It’s a little easier to work through various beds now that certain vegetables are ready to come up. I turned over a bed where the Onion, Garlic and Carrots were growing. My Onions started off brilliantly, but then went a … Continue reading →

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