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David shows off his book in the gardens he has helped transform at Forest Holme Hospice

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…

Growing your own is a great way to educate children about food

Fresh from your garden!

GROWING your own produce fresh from the garden comes with many advantages – not only will it provide you…

Smedmore House and gardens will be open to the public on June 10

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…

Chris Packham is set to be among Springwatch presenters visiting Dorset this month. Picture: BBC

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’…

Hanging baskets need watering at least once a day, says Sue Butterworth of Goulds Garden Centre

Get creative with hanging baskets and planters

WITH the warm weather starting to appear, now’s the perfect time to start thinking about planting your summer hanging…

loved and loathed Buckingham Palace did not always find Royal favour but Queen Victoria loved it and subsequent monarchs have made it their London residence ever since. PHOTO: Dimitris Vetsikas/Pixabay

9 Weird House Facts

Think you know about property? Here’s some homeowner QI from the team at Armishaws Removals. 1 Mail order houses You think…

Most herbaceous plants are relatively inexpensive, so planting a mixed border can be achieved at a modest cost

‘Quintessentially English’: A look at cottage gardens

If you’re heading back out into the garden this spring, and you are looking for a new project, why…

Roses Sue Butterworth

Roses: Worthy champions of the garden

Roses have been gracing British gardens for centuries and considering their exceptionally long, abundant flowering period, their diversity of…

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£4 million to make Dorset homes more energy efficient

MORE than £4 million is available to make Dorset homes more energy efficient. Dorset Council, BCP Council and Public Health…

Gardening Sue and Rusty the Robin

Nature on your doorstep!

By Sue Butterworth GouldsGC.co.uk We are all encouraged to do our little bit for the environment and help wildlife to…