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Fighting for (or with!) our footpaths

My husband looks more like Indiana Jones than a rural dog walker, always armed with secateurs to hack back bully-boy brambles and nettles or...

Garden jobs for November | 2021

Here are this month’s jobs from Sherborne gardener Pete Harcom for you to get on and do in the garden before the Christmas rush! •...

The voice of the allotment | November 2021

The key to plentiful vegetables from your garden are top quality seeds and the best varieties. Barry Cuff spills the beans. Our plot continued supplying...

Is it really the season?

Cyclamen, Wreath Making workshops, Gifts for loved ones, and of course, the trees... yes, it’s all on our minds. Cohle said that ‘Time is a...

Garden jobs for October 2021

Autumn is officially here! We can look forward to the spectacular display of colours from our deciduous trees and shrubs. Here are a few jobs...

The voice of the allotment | October 2021

Due to the lack of any substantial amounts of rain for many weeks (at the time of writing!), all the later plantings and sowings...

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County Show selected as qualifier for prestigious horse show

For the first time in its 183-year history, the Dorset County Show is making a significant addition to its line-up by hosting qualifier classes...

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...