What a wonderful time!
July is a wonderful time in a garden. Summer is in full flow, and you will be beginning to reap the rewards of the...
Indulge your passion for flower power fashion
Any fashionista knows that green is a perfect base colour since all shades of the spectrum work so well with it. The best example...
Looking forward to looking back with roses
As we move towards the longest day of the year the roses are centre stage.
But nature’s confetti doesn’t last very long in these winds!
I...
Make the most of a special weekend
Jubilant June!
A wonderful start to the month is promised, with many outdoor celebrations planned for Her Majesty, and an extra day of holiday for...
Struggles with strawberries
Strawberries are the first berries of the year. Drenched by cream and sugar, shop-bought ones can ‘pass muster’ but there’s nothing like growing your...
Boss it with elderflower posset!
Every year around this time I consider planting an Elder in the garden. It flowers now and the intoxicating smell is heaven scent!
I make...
‘Community’ says it for garden
On Friday, May 6, the next new site for Beaucroft School in Wimborne had an empty school field outside it… but by the Sunday...
A tonic of bluebells and wild garlic
The blue bells for the scent and sight and the wild garlic for the taste and smell.
As we walk I can’t resist popping an...
New rules at recycling centres
Dorset Council is changing its rules for vehicle permits at household recycling centres.
Permit-holders will now need to reapply for a new permit to reflect...
A truly fine month in our gardens…
Your Garden in May
May sees the end of cherry blossom, the wonder of apple blossom to start the month, and some of the first...