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Wednesday 14th September 2016 – I never grow anything normal!

Posted on September 14, 2016 by clairesallotment

It was another hot one today (sorry if you’ve had rain and thunder, especially yesterday). Today reached about 29 degrees in the South East, where as yesterday we got up to 34!! Yes I know for September that it’s unheard … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 7th September 2016 – Another great harvest!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by clairesallotment

For me it’s time to start getting many of my harvest up and the beds ready for winter. Today I can home with a lovely array of goodies. I’ve now dug up all my Beetroot, they did very well this … 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 27th June 2016 – ALL MY VEGGIES ARE IN!!!

Posted on June 27, 2016 by clairesallotment

Yay, I’ve finally done it! Apart from a few Sunflowers, which I’ll put in this week, everything I sowed is finally in the allotment, or in their final place. I never thought I’d actually get there, but I have. Now … Continue reading →

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Monday 11th April 2016 – Lots of pretty flowers

Posted on April 11, 2016 by clairesallotment

This afternoon I hid in my greenhouse at home and sowed some more flower seeds. Flowers are an integral part of the garden, not only do they look pretty, but they also help with pollination of your fruits and vegetables … 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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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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Friday 21st August 2015 – Lots more has been harvested!

Posted on August 21, 2015 by clairesallotment

My plots are looking a little rough around the edges with the grass having grown a little longer than I would normally have it, and the weeds thinking that they’re having free range of the soil. When the kids are … Continue reading →

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Monday 29th June 2015 – A day spent at home.

Posted on June 29, 2015 by clairesallotment

My neck and back are better, but do still hurt, but I felt that going down to the allotment would not be the most sensible thing to do today, so I decided to stay at home and have fun with … 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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