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…
What a wonderful time!
July is a wonderful time in a garden. Summer is in full flow, and you will be beginning to…
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…
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…
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…
Struggles with strawberries
Strawberries are the first berries of the year. Drenched by cream and sugar, shop-bought ones can ‘pass muster’ but…
Boss it with elderflower posset!
Every year around this time I consider planting an Elder in the garden. It flowers now and the intoxicating…
‘Community’ says it for garden
On Friday, May 6, the next new site for Beaucroft School in Wimborne had an empty school field outside…