Category: Out Of Doors

April jobs in the flower garden

April brings longer days and warming soil, but patience remains vital as gardeners balance fresh sowings with the lingering threat of late frosts April at...

On the March allotment

Barry Cuff takes a look back through his notes of what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last month allowed plenty of work to be...

March jobs in the flower garden

With frost easing and wildlife stirring, March offers gardeners a final window for planting, dividing and preparing for a busy spring If weather allows and...

On February’s allotment

Barry Cuff takes a look back through his notes on what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last month After weeks of rain, the weather...

Gardens Open season is underway this month

Two beautiful Dorset gardens will open their gates this March as part of the National Garden Scheme.Manor Farm, Hampreston (BH21 7LX) has been nurtured...

February jobs in the flower garden

As winter loosens its grip, February brings practical opportunities to tidy, plant and set gardens up for a stronger, more rewarding spring Spring is just...

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The breeding season winds down

Doug and Lucy reflect on the enormous joy of an ‘I made that!’ moment - even as they teach foals to pick up their...

Motocross action and lifesize 13ft dinosaur at Dorset Spring Show

The Dorset Spring Show returns to Puddletown on 9th and 10th May, opening the county’s open-air event season with a programme that leans into...

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