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September Gardening Jobs for Rutland and Stamford

September overlaps two seasons. A few well-chosen jobs will keep colour going now while preparing borders, lawns and containers for the months ahead The key September gardening jobs are to keep productive plants flowering, collect seed, divide suitable perennials, begin bulb planting and make notes while the successes and gaps of summer are still visible. The soil is often warm enough for roots to establish, yet cooler air makes heavier work more comfortable. In Rutland and Stamford, local conditions can vary quickly, so let the weather and the plant guide the exact timing. Keep colour performing Continue deadheading dahlias, roses and other repeat flowerers unless you want decorative seed heads or seed for wildlife. Water containers when needed; a cool...

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The Manor House for sale at Tallington

It was the hottest day of the year in the office, with air conditioning taking the edge off the heat...

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Vote for Burghley House: Historic Houses Garden of the Year 2026

The gardens of Burghley House are undoubtedly spectacular, and if you agree, now’s the time to cast your vote, as...

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Harvest and Hedgerows: Nature in Rutland and Stamford This August

August is a month of fullness in the countryside, here’s what to look, and listen, for over the coming weeks...

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Rutland Water at 50: Inside the Wildlife Trust’s Remarkable Triple Anniversary

Seventy years of the Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust, fifty years of Rutland Water Nature Reserve and thirty years of...

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Inside The Barn: A £2.25m Contemporary Rutland Home

Hidden among mature trees near Belton in Rutland, Carrie and Ben Cripps transformed a former agricultural building into a striking...

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A Real Burghley House Wedding: Lucy & Matt’s Story

Matt was born and raised in Stamford, while Lucy grew up in Castle Bytham. After university and time spent building...

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Celebrating 25 Years of Pride Magazines

The people, personalities and passion behind 25 years of the luxury lifestyle magazine Twenty-five years in business is a milestone...

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Susannah Fish: Rutland’s new High Sheriff

From Chief Constable to Rutland’s new High Sheriff, Susannah Fish brings a lifetime of public service to one of the...

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Lucy Pearson, Oakham School’s new headteacher

From Old Oakhamian to England international cricketer Lucy Pearson returns to Oakham School this summer, to mark both a personal...

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Relax at Walcot Wellness

There’s something quietly transformative happening at Walcot Wellness this season: a wild sauna experience to benefit body and mind Tucked...

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Moving On: Stamford Musician Johnny Kerry

Local jazz and pop singer/songwriter Jonny Kerry presents his latest album, Moving On… nostalgic, timeless and utterly heartfelt, it’s rich...

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The Leicester Space Centre: Artemis and Beyond

This year represents two milestones in space exploration, one of which is 384,400 km away, one is somewhat closer to...

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Art in Stamford: Jane Hindmarch

This month, we’ve a preview of local artist Jane Hindmarch’s new exhibition of canvases and sculpture at Stamford Arts Centre....

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Tintype Photography

This month we’re going back to the early days of vintage photography with James Millar, founder of The Tintype Studio...

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Local to the Core: Stamford’s Orchards

Stamford Community Orchard Group is working hard to ensure the continuation of our local heritage varieties and to provide everyone...

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50 Years of Rutland Sinfonia

This month we celebrate half a century of Rutland Sinfonia as well as musical talent elsewhere in the county, beginning...

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Boughton House

This month Northamptonshire’s Boughton House opens up its magnificent grounds to visitors in order to allow everyone to enjoy England’s...

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Pubs in Stamford

This month we’re raising a glass to an important part of Stamford’s history in the form of its coaching inns,...

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Anne Davies: 40 Year of Broadcasting

After four decades in TV and on the radio, Anne Davies is keen to instil her experience in the next...

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Weddings in Rutland

College sweethearts Jade and Dan tied the knot at Normanton Church before celebrating with family and friends at The Barnsdale’s...

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Shakespeare at Stamford’s Tolethorpe Hall

Tolethorpe Hall – home to the Stamford Shakespeare Company – returns for a new season of quality theatre in the...