Jim Durkin

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Jim Durkin covers all things Purbeck and Poole at the Bournemouth Daily Echo.

Jim Durkin covers all things Purbeck and Poole at the Bournemouth Daily Echo.

Latest articles from Jim Durkin

Claire Andrews captured this fantastic close-up of a pair of butterflies.
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Picture of the Day: A pair of beautiful butterflies

Picture of the Day: A pair of beautiful butterflies

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Picture of visitors and their dog at Studley Royal Water Garden. See PA Feature GARDENING Dog. Picture credit should read: Chris Lacey/National Trust Images/PA. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature GARDENING Dog.

7 dog-friendly gardens to visit this spring

For the garden lover who can't leave their pooch behind. By Hannah Stephenson.

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Photo of a pot of chervil. See PA Feature GARDENING Herbs. Picture credit should read: Alamy/PA. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature GARDENING Herbs..

6 unusual herbs to grow this year - and how

Want to branch out from your regular home-grown mint, parsley and thyme?

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Picture of a sunburnt orchid leaf. See PA Feature GARDENING Orchid. Picture credit should read: Alamy/PA. WARNING: This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature GARDENING Orchid..

What is wrong with my orchid? Advice to help it bloom
Is that elegant orchid you bought recently looking tired?