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Gardening in the Blackmore Vale: Tips for Growing Local Flower Varieties

The Blackmore Vale, nestled in the heart of Dorset, is a region known for its rolling green landscapes, charming villages, and a deep connection...

December diary | The Voice of the Allotment

At the end of December, Val and I had had our allotment for 36 years. We originally took on 90 square meters back in...

Plan, prune, plant… there’s sow much to do this January

January’s where it all starts again in the garden, says Pete Harcom, and it’s a perfect time for some plotting and planning, as well...

Seize the (nice) days!

It may be midwinter, but Pete Harcom says there’s still plenty you can do in the garden if you happen to get a decent...

The Voice of the Allotment: November diary

Barry Cuff takes a look back at what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot over the last month We lost a good friend at the...

Real Christmas Trees in Dorset – Grown with Care by Trinity Street Christmas Trees

Discover Dorset-grown real Christmas trees from Trinity Street Christmas Trees in Dorchester – locally farmed, freshly cut, and full of festive charm. Dorset’s expert...

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It’s all about growth

From follicle measurements to inspecting a placenta, BTEC students got stuck into the science and reality of foaling season at TGS this month At last,...

Mistakes? They’ve made a few!

Can farmers finally move forward, asks Dorset NFU chair Tim Gelfs, or are they still being asked to carry the cost of past mistakes? Over...

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