The fightback against Himalayan Balsam is underway in Holmedale, says Martha McBarronTHE letters from Geoff Milburn and Gerald Blake to the Teesdale Mercury prompted an overdue update on efforts in…

A COLD and damp summer has been as bad for the dale’s rare flowers as it has been for farmers and allotment holders. The lack of blooming gentians and other…

DIFFICULT growing conditions and slug infestations led to a lower-than-normal vegetable entry at Mickleton’s annual produce show. However, the event, organised by Mickleton Gardening Club, for more than 40 years…

GROWERS have been feeling the heat – but once again produced some excellent produce for the bench at the annual Gainford Leek Club show. Rob Kirby took the title for…