Category: Out Of Doors

Gardening for a new climate

Climate change is causing even the most experienced gardeners to consider things like drought resistance, says gardener Pete Harcom Climate change is fast presenting gardeners...

Brave the biennials

Once she was afraid of them – but now, flower farmer Charlotte Tombs couldn’t be without her Midsummer Day sowing of biennials Biennials. I’ll admit...

Here comes the sun …

The Thorngrove team are loving the seasonal rush of colour, and they’re ready to help you make the most of your garden says Kelsi-Dean...

Come the warmth, come the weeds

As summer arrives, the job list is a constant round of tending and tweaking and weeding, says gardener Pete Harcom At last – we actually...

The busiest of months | The Voice of the Allotment

In Barry Cuff’s report from May, early sowings of some veg failed, while broad beans, cabbages and potatoes flourished – rain is eagerly awaited. May...

Artisan tulips vs the supermarkets

Our resident flower farmer Charlotte Tombs loves tulips. A lot. And she has something she needs to get off her chest … Supermarket tulips are...

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Inside the yard

Chris Wald gives BV readers a peek behind the racetrack and into the early starts of a full-on, fast-moving life on a busy National...

LOVE LOCAL TRUST LOCAL AWARDS RETURN FOR FIFTH YEAR – ENTRIES NOW OPEN

The Love Local Trust Local (LLTL) Awards are officially open for 2026, marking the fifth year of celebrating the outstanding farmers, producers, makers, retailers...