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Wednesday 10th August 2016 – The boy is camping and a girls day out!

Posted on August 11, 2016 by clairesallotment

George has joined his sea scout troop down by the seaside for their summer camp. They all went down on Saturday, but we were still in Spain, so I took him down today and then he’ll come back with them … Continue reading →

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Friday 29th April 2016 – Sowing Cucamelons.

Posted on April 29, 2016 by clairesallotment

For those on you who are familiar with these little gems of joy, you’ll know that I’m not making them up. For those of you who have never come across them before they are wonderful little fruits to grow and … Continue reading →

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Sowing Micro Greens, Mustard and Cress. Plus a Seedlings Update – Claire’s Allotment – Part 285

Posted on February 27, 2016 by clairesallotment

How to sow Micro Greens, Mustard and Cress. It’s perfect for encouraging little ones to start growing….and older ones as well. Also I’ll be showing you how the seeds that I sowed about 2-3 weeks ago in the greenhouse are … Continue reading →

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Monday 3rd August 2015 – My first Okra!!

Posted on August 3, 2015 by clairesallotment

I popped to the allotment this morning for a couple of hours and left the kids at home with a list of chores I needed them to do. Nothing too strenuous like build and extension or redecorate a room. They … Continue reading →

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Sunday 24th May 2015 – I’m celebrating with a glass of wine….or two!

Posted on May 24, 2015 by clairesallotment

To be honest, I’ll celebrate anything with a glass of wine, however small the achievement. I’ve not got a drinking problem just incase you’re wondering! But this afternoon I was very pleased with what I managed to accomplish. Firstly in … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 20th May 2015 – I snuck out to the greenhouse again.

Posted on May 21, 2015 by clairesallotment

When dinner was in the oven I managed to sneak out to the greenhouse to do some more sowing. I wasn’t sure if I would be able to, but I managed to find some extra time. Firstly I started with … Continue reading →

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Saturday 4th April 2015 – Greenhouse is filling up nicely.

Posted on April 4, 2015 by clairesallotment

I’ve just come in from sowing more seeds. The Onions and Garlic will be going out in the allotment very soon, so I’m starting to move them from the safety of the greenhouse to the garden table. I tend to … Continue reading →

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Friday 6th June 2014 – That was a full on day!

Posted on June 6, 2014 by clairesallotment

Another busy, busy day on the allotment today. The sun was shining, I had my shorts on (and now my legs are not as horrendously white as they were) and I even had to get out the sun cream. It … Continue reading →

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Thursday 29th May 2014 – A day spent in the garden.

Posted on May 29, 2014 by clairesallotment

Finally we have a bit of sun, which makes everyone so much happier. Yes I know we need rain, but when it never lets up, it can get very depressing. So as the day was overcast but dry, I went … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 30th April 2014 – Yet more carrots!

Posted on April 30, 2014 by clairesallotment

As I was sowing some carrots a little while ago, I realised that I’d not got as many as I usually do. For some reason I had not got any purple ones. How this happened I don’t know. So last … Continue reading →

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