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Wow, does this garden grow!

by Jane Benson. Wimborne Community Garden in association with Beaucroft College started back in May this year as it ventured…

She stoops to conker!

A pattern I have noticed when rambling with my husband is he likes linear walks whereas I prefer the…

Just a material girl

Words and pics by Jo Green, a former allotmenteer, forager, amateur herbalist, pickler and jam maker who…

Town kids get the eco bug

by Lorraine Gibson. A crowd of Wimborne youngsters turned eco-warriors while taking part in KidsVenture, St John’s Church annual holiday…

Bee nice to nature…

Bee sure you have a welcoming garden by Lorraine Gibson. Did you know that Britain’s gardens occupy more space than all…

Time to gather together

It’s the gathering time of year. From the garden and beyond I have been collecting a selection of leaves,…

Horticulture with Hannah

Q. My front lawn is brown, what can I do as I don’t want this to happen every year? The…

Golden times for flower group

In July the West Moors Flower Group celebrated its Golden Anniversary, writes Catherine Jenkins. It all started when a group…

Increasing threat of sewage in our water

by Lorraine Gibson Human faeces in our water represents ‘a serious public health issue for government and regulators and it…

Helpful hints on hay fever

Q. I suffer from hay fever, but I love my garden and plants, how can I enjoy my garden…