Dorset sculpture park wins global ‘botanic garden’ accolade
A DORSET sculpture park and art venue has been handed a prestigious honour enjoyed by just 83 locations around…
Put your garden to the acid test
By Sally Gregson FOR many gardeners working out the pH of their soil can be perplexing and confusing. And yet…
Raise your garden to new heights: The wonderful world of climbers
CLIMBING plants are a fantastic way to add height to your garden. They can grow on trellises, walls, pergolas…
Why it’s wise to pot on tomatoes
By Sally Gregson AT last, the warmth has returned to greet the summer, and many gardeners’ thoughts are turning to…
Delphiniums star of June garden
By Sally Gregson ONE of the highlights of an English garden in June is a bed of towering blue delphiniums….
Great tips for keeping your garden looking fabulous all summer long
AT the time of writing this article, it looks like summer has finally arrived, and with it comes the…
David’s garden efforts in memory of wife feature in new fundraising book for hospice
A GARDENER who began volunteering at a Dorset hospice after sadly losing his wife, has written a book about…
Fresh from your garden!
GROWING your own produce fresh from the garden comes with many advantages – not only will it provide you…
Georgian Dorset manor house to open up for hospice charity
A GEORGIAN manor house will opens its doors to visitors – to raise money for a Dorset hospice charity. Smedmore…
BBC Springwatch 2023 to be based in Purbeck
THE BBC’s Springwatch 2023 will be based in Dorset, it has been announced. RSPB Arne will be the ‘main location’…