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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Put your heart into endurance rides

How do you go about preparing for one of the equestrian world’s most fulfilling events? Local endurance rider Claire Fowler explains. Endurance riding is a...

Supercars return to Canford after record year

More than 700 display cars and 5,000 visitors turned the lawns of Canford School into one of the South’s most significant automotive gatherings last summer – and Canford Classic & Supercar...