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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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Enter the Spice Merchant

Soupy dinners, a lorry full of mice and a dreamy back end – Basil begins his first season with Jess Rimmer with power, promise...

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...

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