Tag Archives: Sweet corn

Tuesday 23rd August 2016 – My best Sweetcorn ever!!

Posted on August 23, 2016 by clairesallotment

I’ve changed clothes so many times today, not because I like to, but because it’s been so hot and sticky. I spent 2 hours on my allotment this morning, and to be honest that was all I could really take. … Continue reading →

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Sunday 17th July 2016 – A very pleasant Sunday morning.

Posted on July 17, 2016 by clairesallotment

Because I’m in the middle of my Jury Duty, I’ve been unable to go down to my allotment at all this week. Emily, bless her, has been going down and watered my greenhouse. I leave early and get back late, and … Continue reading →

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Friday 24th June 2016 – I’m so excited because ALL my Brassicas are in!!

Posted on June 25, 2016 by clairesallotment

It doesn’t take much to get me excited, but today was the day when I had one of those moments. First of all today wasn’t raining (I know, shock horror!) and secondly, I finally managed to plant out all my … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 17th May 2016 – Dig for Victory!!

Posted on May 18, 2016 by clairesallotment

Both my allotment and the film I went to see are connected. Firstly I was down my allotment for just over an hour this morning planting out my Kohl Rabi “Modrava F1”, and then when I had finished that little … Continue reading →

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Monday 16th May 2016 – It’s all starting to go in.

Posted on May 16, 2016 by clairesallotment

I love this time of year when you are finally able to start getting all those plants that you’ve lovingly sowed months ago, and then potted up carefully into 3 inch pots a while back, finally into the soil. This … Continue reading →

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Monday 21st March 2016 – Afternoon in the greenhouse

Posted on March 22, 2016 by clairesallotment

Yes I know that it’s 2 videos in one day, but I’ve been very busy. This afternoon I spent in my greenhouse at home, sowing 2 different varieties of Sweet Corn “Sweet Nugget F1” and “Swift F1” . Also a little … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 20th May 2015 – Still battling my cold.

Posted on May 20, 2015 by clairesallotment

Now I thought my cold was going, but it just seems to have come back again. It just won’t budge which is really annoying. My nose is still blocked up and I’m still rather tired and also still have a … Continue reading →

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Friday 26th September 2014 – I must save my energy.

Posted on September 26, 2014 by clairesallotment

I popped to see what I could do for just a couple of hours today. I’ve got to conserve my energy for tomorrow evening when I do my Shine Walk. The weather looks good, which is great news. So I … Continue reading →

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Sunday 21st September 2014 – The last of my training walks.

Posted on September 22, 2014 by clairesallotment

Well off I went this morning on the very last of my training walks for my Shine Walk. I’ve really enjoyed wandering around, although some places have been a little scarier than others. It was lovely to be able to … Continue reading →

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Hello Allotment, mummy’s home again!!

Posted on September 2, 2014 by clairesallotment

A huge massive “Thank you!!” to my sister Michelle for looking after my garden and allotment while I was away. Not that she had to do much watering, as apparently we had loads of rain (it was lovely and sunny … Continue reading →

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