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…
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…
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 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,…