Category: Out Of Doors

September in the garden

Don’t hang up the trowel just yet – this month’s full of quiet garden jobs that pay off in spring, from bulbs to buds...

Allotment diary: July 2025

Barry Cuff takes a look back at what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last month It was another very dry month with little rain,...

August in the garden

During hot, dry spells, choosing drought-tolerant plants is better for bees, butterflies, your water bill and your summer display Following on from last month, where...

June diary | The Voice of the Allotment

Barry Cuff takes a look back at what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last month Water – Halfway through the year and we are...

July in the garden

Slugs, tired blooms and thirsty borders? Keep your garden in shape this summer with Pete Harcom’s no-nonsense seasonal checklist While we can relax and enjoy...

June in the garden

Pete Harcom looks at how to save water, keep pollinators happy and tackle weeds, without reaching for the sprinkler or scalping your lawn If you...

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Two big competitions for Team Bartlett, with lessons learned

New boy Equador MW showed his Aston Martin tendencies but Freebie slowed to miss out on his second International win, says Toots Bartlett Another boiling...

Read March’s BV here

Welcome to March's The BV - we've got potholes and developers (though it's moderately tricky to create an issue without them, if I'm honest),...