On Sunday 10th April Mapperton House, near Beaminster hosts, for the 17th year, the largest Charity Specialist Plant Fair in Dorset with 30 nurseries and garden related stands exhibiting. These sales are a ‘must’ for keen gardeners and with specialist nurseries attending from throughout the South of England have proved very popular over the years for both the nurseries as well as the general public. Full story: Read more
Commemorative tree planted for Poundbury residents
On Saturday 5 March, Mike Burks, managing director of The Gardens Group (above right), planted a tree in Woodlands Crescent as a gift to local residents during Poundbury Gardens’ 10-year anniversary celebrations. The Alnus incana Aurea, which is more commonly known as a Golden Alder, was a particular favourite of Mike’s father, David Burks, who was a regular visitor to both the garden centre and the neighbouring park during its early years. Full story: Read more
Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth: 14 March 2015
Dorset borough, district and town councils are set to host ‘Fly a Flag for the Commonwealth’ event across the county on 14 March. North Dorset, West Dorset and Weymouth & Portland Councils will be hosting flag-raising events to mark the occasion alongside Blandford and Sturminster Town Councils. This unique initiative will see over 850 other Commonwealth Flags raised in 38 Commonwealth countries. Full story: Read more