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Gardens Open season is underway this month

Two beautiful Dorset gardens will open their gates this March as part of the National Garden Scheme.Manor Farm, Hampreston (BH21 7LX) has been nurtured...

February jobs in the flower garden

As winter loosens its grip, February brings practical opportunities to tidy, plant and set gardens up for a stronger, more rewarding spring Spring is just...

On January’s allotment

Barry Cuff takes a look back through his notes on what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last month Three days of frosts at the...

A look back at 2025 on the allotment

Barry Cuff takes a look back through his notes on what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last year A wet, mild start to December...

January jobs in the flower garden

From bare-root planting to winter pruning, January is about thoughtful groundwork for a healthier, happier garden year ahead While there are generally fewer garden jobs...

November on the allotment (2025)

Barry Cuff takes a look back through his notes on what happened on his Sturminster Newton plot last month Brassicas – Cut the last of...

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Leweston team win National Title for third year running

With eight team events and nine riders competing for individual honours, the Leweston group had a very busy three days at the All England...

Dorset flooding: an update from the Dorset Council Leader

On Thursday 5th February, Dorset Council leader Cllr Nick Ireland released the following statement regarding the ongoing flooding issues in the county:‘I want to...

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