Purbeck town wins blooming big at horticulture awards
A PURBECK town is celebrating after a blooming marvellous result at an annual awards. Upton In Bloom, which plants and…
Blooming marvellous accolades for Poole charity hospice
BLOOMING marvellous displays helped a Dorset charity pick up accolades in the Poole in Bloom contest. The Forest Holme Hospice,…
Wareham wins in Britain in Bloom awards
GREEN-FIINGERED Wareham residents have scooped ‘gold’ again in the annual Britain in Bloom awards. Wareham Community…
How to make your new (or old) home more eco-friendly
THE latest blog featuring handy house-moving tips from Armishaws Removals… New home, new you! Moving house is the perfect…
‘Malicious’ chainsaw damage means 180-year-old oak will be cut down
‘MALICIOUS’ chainsaw damage means a 180-year-old oak tree in Wool will have to be cut down. Dorset Council is investgating…
Oakdale Library Gardens group celebrates 10th anniversary
A DECADE of caring for Oakdale Library Gardens saw the group hold a fundraiser for town causes. The group celebrated…
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…