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Garden Jobs For September 2021

Well, Autumn is nearly here.. perhaps now is the time to think ahead to Autumn and indeed Spring. Planning Take some time to sit and plan...

Dahlia Mania

Dahlias are a lot like marmite you either love them or hate them! A lot of people remember their grandparents, the couple next door...

The Ley lines of the Land

In search of the ley lines in Dorset. The early morning mist rises on Hambledon Hill, revealing the spectacular Blackmore Vale below it. It...

Garden Jobs for August

The unusually hot weather we had late July was a real test for some garden plants …( and gardeners)!  To ensure your plants do well,...

The Voice of the Allotment

By mid July harvesting of crops was in full swing and our kitchen was filled with the scents of midsummer from bowls of large...

Summer together

What does a Summer garden mean to you? Is it about just seeing the fruits of your labour? Vibrant flowers, beautiful smelling roses, and...

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Charles Church, master of the equestrian portrait

From washing dishes in Newmarket to Royal commissions, leading equestrian artist Charles Church answers the 19 random questions Interview by Sally Cooper Charles Church’s reputation as...

Name that village …

As so many guessed correctly, last month’s mystery postcard was, indeed, of Turnworth. But it was so popular that he’s found another to test...

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