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Last of the Rhubarb – Claire’s Allotment Part 258

Posted on September 13, 2015 by clairesallotment

It’s 3rd of September, the kids are back at school and I’m getting ready for winter…

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Friday 4th September 2015 – And off we go again!

Posted on September 7, 2015 by clairesallotment

When I arrived on site this morning and parked my car in my usual spot (no one else will dare park in my spot, it’s got my name on it and everything), there staring at me as bold as brass … Continue reading →

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Thursday 3rd September 2015 – The kids are back to school, so I’m back to the allotment!!

Posted on September 3, 2015 by clairesallotment

Over the summer holidays I just keep the allotment ticking over, mainly harvesting and watering. Because there is very little weeding that gets done at this time, the weeds have a field day and the only way to describe my … 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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Thursday 25th June 2015 – I have begun sorting Plot 1!!!

Posted on June 25, 2015 by clairesallotment

Well it is very hot and humid today. Carol Kirkwood said it would get up to 24 degrees today. But when I came home from the allotment just before 2pm it read 26 degrees!! Apparently next week is supposed to … Continue reading →

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Thursday 11th June 2015 – I found some Leeks!!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by clairesallotment

My sister is very kindly giving me her greenhouse. I know I’ve got one at home and it’s 6 foot by 6 foot. But I’m not going to turn down a free greenhouse. It was given to her, but she … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 9th June 2015 – Rhubarb, Rhubarb!!

Posted on June 11, 2015 by clairesallotment

What is the best medicine for a migraine (apart from my wacky pills as I call them)? The answer …… going to the allotment. The one I had in the early hours of this morning, 2am to be exact, was not … Continue reading →

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Thursday 4th June 2015 – Size isn’t everything you know….well sometimes it is!

Posted on June 4, 2015 by clairesallotment

Now I know that size IS important to many people, you know who you are! But for me, with most things it doesn’t matter. That is except when it comes to my fruit and vegetables and then size really DOES matter! … Continue reading →

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Monday 4th May 2015 – The force was strong with me today!!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by clairesallotment

Bank Holiday Monday, but also known as Star Wars day!! I left Mark and the kids at home to watch as many of the Star Wars films as they wanted, and I went for some “Me Time” on my allotment. … Continue reading →

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Thursday 23rd April 2015 – Raspberries are in!!

Posted on April 23, 2015 by clairesallotment

I’ve been slowly sorting out my fruit bed which has been left to fend for itself over the last couple of year. But this year I’ve promised it that I’ll sort it out and bring some order back to it. Today I … Continue reading →

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