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Pete’s garden jobs for the month

In June, the garden really begins to bloom, says Pete Harcom. There are maintenance jobs to be done – but don’t forget to sit...

It’s always a busy month of sowing

Growing from seed always has an element of risk – Barry Cuff shares his challenges this month, along with the wide variety of veg...

Reaching for that spotlight

The glasshouses and polytunnels at Thorngrove are bursting with colour now, and Kelsi-Dean Buck is celebrating the start of rose season Isn’t it April that’s...

A spring in our step!

A lovely April has meant Thorngrove is buzzing and much-loved community events are finally back, says a happily tired Kelsi-Dean Buck. What an absolutely stunning...

Help them thrive! | Garden jobs for May

Yes, the warmer weather is coming but be wary until frosts are gone and ensure optimum siting for plants to bloom, says Pete Harcom. May...

A diary of April on the allotment | The voice of the allotment

This month Barry Cuff thought it might be interesting to share his month of activity on the allotment, along with his daily notes on...

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BHS Dorset Pleasure Ride

In aid of the BHS Ride Pleasure Ride Out UK Fund Sunday 10 September9:30am - 11.30amMagiston FarmSydling St NicholasDorchester, DT2 9NR Advance booking£20 Adults - £10...

Students get it – why don’t our leaders?

There’s only one thing worse than being talked about, and that’s not being talked about. Rachel Reeves’ budget speech inclusion of a puerile dig...