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A look back at 2025 on the allotment

Barry Cuff takes a look back through his notes on what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last year A wet, mild start to December...

January jobs in the flower garden

From bare-root planting to winter pruning, January is about thoughtful groundwork for a healthier, happier garden year ahead While there are generally fewer garden jobs...

November on the allotment (2025)

Barry Cuff takes a look back through his notes on what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last month Brassicas – Cut the last of...

December jobs in the flower garden

From clearing beds to sowing seeds and preparing dahlias for the cold months, Pete Harcom has plenty of jobs to get your patch winter-ready November...

November jobs in the flower garden

From clearing beds to sowing seeds and preparing dahlias for the cold months, Pete Harcom has plenty of jobs to get your patch winter-ready It’s...

October on the allotment

Barry Cuff takes a look back through his diary at what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last month The autumn weather has been unusually...

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Charles Church, master of the equestrian portrait

From washing dishes in Newmarket to Royal commissions, leading equestrian artist Charles Church answers the 19 random questions Interview by Sally Cooper Charles Church’s reputation as...

Your January plans are sorted – it’s a busy start to the year in Stur

As the cheese and mince pies are (mostly) gone, January in Sturminster Newton kicks off with a lively mix of music, theatre, community spirit...

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