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January forced a rest on the allotment | The Voice of the Allotment

Between the rain and the frozen ground there’s been little to do this month, says Barry Cuff, but now’s the time for some potato...

Enjoy a little outdoor pottering

Gardener Pete Harcom says that February is far from free of jobs to do, so make the most of a dry day and get...

Looking back to move forward

Reflecting on your last growing year should mean a better new season, says flower farmer Charlotte Tombs. Also … excitement as we start all...

Reflections, and resolutions

At Thorngrove this year, the team have been building you memories – you just need to come along and make them, says Kelsi-Dean Buck As...

A look back at a full growing season | The Voice of the Allotment

The frost took the cauliflower, says Barry Cuff – and now’s the right time to look back and see what grew, what didn’t, and...

Put in a little winter work now

Gardener Pete Harcom says that January is the perfect time for a little thoughtful planning on how to make the most of your garden...

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That’s not a lion, it’s a Lexus

Ah, the sweet sound of spring in North Dorset: birdsong, lambs bleating, engines revving … and my horse doing the fancy sideways samba because...

A budget that left West Dorset colder

Last week saw Rachel Reeves make her Budget announcement. It was a botched opportunity to address some of the fundamentals and raise money through...