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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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A different way to cook your greens!

Posted on February 28, 2017 by clairesallotment

Most of the time we boil our vegetables, but I also roast them and this brings out their natural sugars. I have roasted broccoli before, but today I decided to try something different and sautéed some Lancer Mixed Sprouting Broccoli … Continue reading →

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Saturday 14th May 2016 – It’s 6pm and I’m in my Pj’s!!

Posted on May 14, 2016 by clairesallotment

No I’m not ill or being lazy if that’s what you wondering. And I did get dressed this morning. But I have spent most of the afternoon in the greenhouse potting up a mass of brassicas! I was messy, dirty, … Continue reading →

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Thursday 12th May 2016 – The rain has gone, now it’s time for Brassicas!

Posted on May 12, 2016 by clairesallotment

After 2 days of constant rain, it’s wonderful to see the sun again. Apparently we had half a months worth of rain in the last 2 days. Now I don’t mine rain (I prefer the sun), but not all at … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 5th April 2016 – A lovely sunny morning for sowing Brassicas!

Posted on April 5, 2016 by clairesallotment

We are being spoilt with the weather, but I’m sure it’ll come to a very wet end very soon. But while the weather is kind, the best place to be is out in the garden. This morning I was in … Continue reading →

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Monday 22nd June 2015 – A busy afternoon.

Posted on June 22, 2015 by clairesallotment

The weather was very “eh!” today, so not suitable for going to the allotment. It kept on raining, and I don’t really like getting THAT wet! So after lots of errands that I had to run this morning (all boring … Continue reading →

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Friday 12th September 2014 – A quarter is sorted.

Posted on September 12, 2014 by clairesallotment

It’s that time of year again when, as you’re harvesting all your goodies you turn over each bed. Firstly to remove any weeds, and secondly to get some air into the soil so it’s ready for winter. Getting air into … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 21st May 2014 – Only 1 more bed to turn over!

Posted on May 21, 2014 by clairesallotment

It’s getting very exciting on my plot, well I think it is. I managed to turn over another bed today, and then manure it. So that only leaves only 1 bed to turn over! But on that bed, half of … Continue reading →

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