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Tuesday 12th April 2016 – Another glorious morning on the allotment.

Posted on April 12, 2016 by clairesallotment

The weather presenters keep telling us we’re going to have loads of rain, and it just doesn’t seem to happen. Maybe we live in our own little mini climate, who knows. It got up to 17 degrees today which is … Continue reading →

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Monday 11th April 2016 – Back to the allotment this morning.

Posted on April 11, 2016 by clairesallotment

Will it rain, or won’t it rain? That was the question I kept asking myself this morning before I left for the allotment. The answer…both! This morning started off lovely and warm and sunny, but as the morning went on … Continue reading →

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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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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 12th October 2015 – Some good sized potatoes.

Posted on October 12, 2015 by clairesallotment

The allotment always cheers you up when you’re feeling rather upset and down, so does my family and my chickens. I was only able to be down the allotment for a very short time this afternoon. I won’t bore you with all … 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 8th September 2015 – Morning – Just a couple of hours to spare.

Posted on September 8, 2015 by clairesallotment

I only had a couple of hours on my plot this morning as I had something very important to do in the afternoon, which I’ll tell you about in the next blog. There was no fox on my plot today, … 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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Wednesday 5th August 2015 – Some funny shaped Squashes.

Posted on August 5, 2015 by clairesallotment

I’ve just got back from the allotment and thought I’d write about what I got up to before the kids and I had lunch. It was a very productive couple of hours working through various beds (in order of course) … Continue reading →

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