East Stour Medicinal Herbalist Julie Wood On The Wonders Of Willow
East Stour medicinal herbalist Julie Wood uncovers myths and stories about willow.
Countryside
Great Spotted Woodpeckers In East Orchard
Our wildlife recorder Corax brings us the incredible recording of great spotted woodpeckers.
David Kerswell – How Shaftesbury’s Changing Rainfall Will Affect North Dorset Farming
David Kerswell, our North Dorset farming expert, reviews the amount of rain recorded in Shaftesbury in 2020.
Mary’s Wardour Smallholding Report – Sheep Are Not Cheap!
We revisit Mary Myers on her Wardour smallholding.
Soundscapes – A North Wind Blows Through Breach Lane Birch Trees
Nick Crump records the unique sound of the northerly wind blowing on the bark of a birch tree on Breach Lane.
Dozens Of Flowering Plants Found During Shaftesbury New Year Survey
Mariko Whyte says 33 flowering plants were identified in a botanical survey of Breach Common and Castle Hill on Saturday.
Buying Woodland Was Shaftesbury Builder Barry Lucas’ Best Decision
Shaftesbury builder Barry Lucas says that buying woodland is one of the best choices his family has made.
Shaftesbury Smallholder Rosie Langley Creates A ‘Chicken Palace’
Shaftesbury smallholder Rosie Langley has created a special space to keep her chickens safe from avian flu.
Great Tits Tell Off Nick Crump
Alfred’s wildlife recorder Nick Crump is ‘told off’ by a great tit as he ventures onto Breach Common.
North Dorset Nature – Jackdaws And Robins On Shaftesbury’s Love Lane
Nick Crump’s nature soundscape – jackdaws and robins on Shaftesbury’s Love Lane.