1. 'Ratty' makes welcome return to our riverbanks

The endangered water vole has returned to more than 30 habitats across the UK – including the River Kennet.

2. Gardening: Mock orange is a true star

Waking this week at around 5am to the sound of pouring rain made me want to go out and dance in it.

3. Slow Food movement gathers pace...

4. food monthly: It’s not all about the honey

The buzz at a stately home in Lower Basildon is part of the BBC’s Bee Part of It campaign.

5. Gardening: Flower show reminder of paradise lost

Hampton Court Palace Flower Show was gloriously fruitful and colourful this year.

6. Britain in Bloom judges tour Reading

The Britain in Bloom judges began their tour of the borough at the “impressive” Caversham Court Gardens last Wednesday.

7. Lilies add an exotic air to a garden

Daylilies are blooming joyfully in the garden at the moment and in their season I think they are my favourite flower.

8. See Chelsea gold winning garden at Thrive open day

A horticultural charity will be throwing open its gates on Sunday to show off its golden garden.

9. Gardening: Pulling out the stops for Reading in Bloom

What a privilege it was to go out judging Reading in Bloom last week.

10. Cherry nice - Reading Farmers' Market

Really good food produced with passion is what you’ll find in Reading Farmers’ Market, held twice a month.