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The Voice of the Allotment: The June diary:

Barry Cuff takes a look at what’s what, as the allotment seems to be bursting at the seams We are now half way through our...

Save the bruisewort?

If you didn’t mow in May, you will have a few jobs to be getting on with now – but think twice before you...

The May diary | The Voice of the Allotment

Barry Cuff says a warm, damp spring means slugs and weeds – but also strawberries! May was a very busy month, both on the plot...

Here comes summer (already?)

It’s June - which means roses! But also that the Thorngrove glasshouses are awash with summer colour. Kelsi-Dean Buck shares some EMA news June is...

Charlotte’s A to Z of gardening

Gardening has its own large vocabulary, and when you first encounter it, it can feel intimidating, says Charlotte Tomb Why do most jobs come with...

Where young minds grow

There is an air of new season excitement at Thorngrove this month. You can’t keep a good gardener down, no matter how much...

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A love of Plymouth Argyle

Owners’ Day successfully dodged downpours, and Chris Wald shares life behind the scenes at Tizzard Racing – from flat caps to a favourite horse Despite...

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...