Category: Out Of Doors

Pigeon pestilence on the plot | The Voice of the Allotment

Pigeons are presenting a real problem to the Brassicas – Barry Cuff shares his challenges, along with his monthly harvest and growing notes We have...

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...

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The science of diet, and prepping for Hurdles

Feeding different diets to a range of growing foals and mares living in the same field is an art form which Lucy Procter has...

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...