Tag Archives: W Robinson & Sons

Friday 9th September 2016 – Just more weeding.

Posted on September 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

Nothing new to report today, so I expect this will be quite short and sweet today. I was down on my plot for a couple of hours this morning working my way through yet more beds. I have now pulled … Continue reading →

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Friday 8th July 2016 – Harvest, weed, water, repeat!

Posted on July 9, 2016 by clairesallotment

Another very busy 4 hours on my allotment today. I’m now systematically working my way through each bed. I harvest, weed, then water, then move onto the next bed and do exactly the same. If I find any spare space, … 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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Wednesday 23rd March 2016 – Tomatoes Galore!!

Posted on March 23, 2016 by clairesallotment

After the burial, I spent the afternoon in the greenhouse sowing all my Tomato seeds. I’ve got loads this year. All different varieties. Are you ready for this? Keep up, I shall only say this once. The varieties are: “Red … Continue reading →

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Tuesday 22nd March 2016 – Sowing all sorts of Squash

Posted on March 22, 2016 by clairesallotment

Now is the time to start off your Squash. I’ve got 3 different packets to sow today. Butternut “Hawk F1”, which I grew last year and they were amazing. I think I ended up with 22 fruits in total, a … 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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Friday 25th September 2015 – And so the Mass Harvest begins!!

Posted on September 25, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today was a wonderful day. I’ve not been to my allotment for a while now, what with work and the weather getting in the way. But today I was free and the weather was perfect, so off I went with … Continue reading →

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Saturday 8th August 2015 – My 1,000th post!!

Posted on August 8, 2015 by clairesallotment

Oh my goodness, I can’t believe that I’ve waffled on, mainly about gardening, for 1,000 posts now!!! I’m not sure if I should apologise or not? I’ve clearly had lots to waffle on about, and I hope you’ve enjoyed it. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday 22nd July 2015 – I’ve got a blister on the palm of my hand.

Posted on July 22, 2015 by clairesallotment

I popped to the allotment for a couple of hours today to continue with my weeding. I’ve only got one more bed that is full of weeds, and then plot 1 is practically sorted. Hopefully I can make a dent … Continue reading →

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Thursday 16th July 2015 – It’s surprising what you can get done when you put your mind to it!!

Posted on July 16, 2015 by clairesallotment

Today I was on my own, because Robbie was elsewhere. Still I managed to occupy myself for the 4 and a half hours I was on my plot for. I arrived just before 10am and had planned to give plot … Continue reading →

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