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The joy of growing from seed

Charlotte Tombs, an experienced Dorset flower farmer at Northcombe Flowers in Sturminster Marshall, shares her growing year and seasonal thoughts with us. I use January...

The voice of the allotment | December 2021

A November plot - Barry Cuff shares the result of careful planning with a continuing harvest from his winter allotment. After the deluge on the...

How we embrace Christmas

Cyclamen, Wreath Making workshops, gifts for loved ones, and of course, the trees... yes, we’re embracing it all. There’s no denying it any longer. It’s...

Garden jobs for December 2021

Here are this month’s jobs from Sherborne gardener Pete Harcom - perfect for a mild crisp December winter’s day. Winter digging can continue This is...

The pagan history of the Christmas wreath

One of our favourite signs of Christmas dates back thousands of years, says Charlotte Tombs. I am worse than a toddler at this time of...

How to be blooming gorgeous!

Autumn gardening is all about planning and protecting plants in order for them to give joy and excitement next year, says Charlotte Tombs It may...

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Hunting humans for fun

Lifelong kennelman Jeremy Whaley’s hunting narrative shifts from tradition to innovation, prioritising the hounds’ skill over the hunt’s end ‘I was deeply anti-hunting,’ says Jeremy...

The BV puzzles December 25

Welcome to December’s BV Puzzles page – your free spot for a quick brain workout. Complete the crossword, test your logic with a classic...