Roses all the way
by Sally Gregson
After the roasting-hot, roller-coaster ride that was this summer, late September days bring a little relief. It may or may not be...
Ornamental grasses
by Sally Gregson
Many gardeners have been growing fashionable, ornamental grasses in their gardens since the turn of this century. Grasses suddenly ‘took off’ and...
The Benett’s bonkers for begonias
The fourth annual ‘Best Begonia Basket in the Benett Bar’ competition at the Benett Arms, Semley, produced its usual riot of colour as regulars...
WI bids farewell to a long, hot summer
Members of the Blandford Evening Women’s Institute visit Holme for Gardens…
Every August, the Blandford Evening WI (BEWI) group usually organises an outdoor gathering instead...
Glads all over…
By Sally Gregson.
We are all familiar these days with gladioli cut and arranged in a tall, narrow-necked jug – or perhaps planted in a...
Making more for next summer
By Sally Gregson.
August can be a disappointing month. Despite weeks of drought, inevitably it seems to rain just when a barbecue is planned. But...
Flowers power from Poundbury Gardens to Kingfisher Ward
Poundbury Gardens near Dorchester, part of The Gardens Group of three garden centres (which includes Castle Gardens in Sherborne, and Brimsmore Gardens near Yeovil),...
60 seconds with… Queen Bee, Paula Carnell
From artist to global naturopathic bee expert and consultant to the unique Beezantium at The Newt at Hadspen House, Paula has an incredible passion...
Power to the people
With energy prices rocketing, could you benefit from your very own rooftop array? It’s time to crunch some numbers.
by Keith Wheaton-Green
Ownership of a solar...
Picnic pests or perfect pollinators?
What’s more British than a summer picnic ruined by a plague of wasps? We plead the case for leniency on their behalf…
by Katrina ffiske
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