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Dorset Opium Poppies

Dorset Opium Poppies

Opium poppies (Papaver somniferum) have a long and complex history, with their cultivation dating back thousands of years. Dorset’s ‘pink poppies’ do well in our favourable climate and fertile soil, which is an ideal location for growing these...
Springtime In Poole Park

Springtime In Poole Park

Spring has arrived in Poole Park. The once-dormant trees have awakened from their wintry slumber, flowers are unfolding and the gentle rays of the sun play upon the Park’s lakes. I do love this time of year because there’s something very special about it:...