Category Archives: plants

Sizing up ……..

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Adam

Another glorious sunny day yesterday so Vicky and I decided to make the most of it and took a drive down the coast to Rye for a few drinks and a spot of lunch ( I was drinking, Vicky was … Continue reading →

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Spring, Are you there?……..

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Adam

Well Easter is out of the way and we had a fabulous bank holiday weekend down in Wiltshire; glorious sunshine, no rain but still on the chilly side. It’s Wednesday night and I’ve been busy potting on some of our … Continue reading →

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Chitty Chitty Spud Spud ……..

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Adam

It’s that time of year again rapidly approaching. Yep that’s right. Potato planting time. Traditionally I’m told its what you do at Easter but I’m going to Wiltshire for the long bank holiday weekend and so have planned to plant … Continue reading →

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Home grown……..

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Adam

Toms and cues are coming up a treat on Vicky’s window cill. Rocket is racing away and the beans are showing no signs of slowing down. Think we are on for a good year this year. More time and planning … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead……..

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Adam

Well it’s the end of July and it’s been a strange 1st year for me and the allotment to say the least. The weather has been against us, we’ve had the slug invasion and it’s generally been a struggle to … Continue reading →

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End of season Clearance ……..

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Adam

Having struggled to find time over the last month or so to get down the plot regularly I’ve certainly failed to stay on top of a few things, weeding being the main one. The weather certainly hasn’t helped. Loads of … Continue reading →

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Running Away ……..

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Adam

Well the weather has been horrendous lately supposedly caused by the “Jetstream” being too far south. Basically I’m making excuses for my lack of time spent down the plot. So managed to get down for a hour yesterday as had … Continue reading →

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Not enough hours in the day……..

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Adam

Have been really struggling of late to find time to get down the allotment or to contribute to this blog, what with being really busy at work and also at home with my studies. I did manage to get down … Continue reading →

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1 potato, 2 potato, 3 potato, 4, 5 potato, 6 potato, 7 potato, more……..

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Adam

First Earlies are ready and have been eaten for the first time tonight. Boiled up with some butter and salad cream. Delicious. Going to be eating spuds for a while now me thinks.

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Site Update……..

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Adam

Just a quick post to say that the list of things I plan to grow this year has been updated on the Veggin Out Page.

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