Careful planting can save you money
In our guide to designing your own outdoor space, we move to the ‘soft’ landscaping elements of garden design:…
Shaftesbury gardener Jeannie is a real champion for Dorset wildlife
A Shaftesbury woman is celebrating after being named a Wildlife Garden Champion after spotting the award scheme in the…
Familiar frogs and toads in Dorset
In the early months of the year, familiar jelly-like masses break the surface of garden ponds up and down…
Dorset CPRE welcomes new Local Plan initiative from Dorset Council leader
Rural life campaigners Dorset CPRE have welcomed Dorset Council’s criticism of the rules which govern new housing requirements. Council leader…
Snowdrops at Springhead this spring
As part of the Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival, Springhead will be opening its gardens to the public every weekday in…
Become a Wildlife Champion for Dorset
Bird box? Tick. Compost heap? Tick? Log piles, wildflower grass and native hedge? Tick and tick again! If you’ve got…
Yetminster residents asked to approve Local Plan
A local referendum will take place in Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca on Tuesday, February 22, Dorset council has announced….
We’re Winning in a Winter Wonderland
Castle Gardens in Sherborne is shining bright after receiving first place in the national Christmas competition for its magical…
Exotic plants aren’t out of the question
By Dr Dave Aplin. I would wager that if you knew 200 distinct types of plant, not including cultivars, then…
We’re going bonkers about conkers!
Gardening… with botanist Dr…
