1. Granny Mo’s pies are perfect

2. A rollercoaster weekend that’s far from ordinary

Blessed with special privileges (and powers) KATE RUDIN took her son to Alton Towers for the weekend. Her message is to ‘expect the unexpected’

3. Make a date and picture this

British Waterways has teamed up with 24Seven to launch a fantastic photo competition to create a calendar to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Kennet & Avon Canal.

4. Go wild for free and delicious food

As prices of everyday items soar in the supermarkets and food riots over rice shortages become a reality, perhaps everyone should learn to forage for food.

5. Answer to beat the late frosts – a fabric fleece

The official start of summer is just around the corner, which means that it is nearly time to start planting out all your tender annuals.

I say nearly because it is always a tricky business deciding exactly when to risk putting your little plants out in the big wide world.

6. Beware the moth which worms its way into apples

The warmer days and nights will mean that the insect population will start to explode in our gardens over the next few weeks.

Most of them do us no harm at all and some, like the bees, are essential for the pollination of fruit and flowers.

7. Getting down in Birmingham

Great Britain’s second largest city has received an industrial facelift to shake off its negative reputation. STUART WHITE discovered a modern and fashionable Birmingham with individual style, great shopping and jamming nightlife.

8. Seasonal treats in Food Monthly

This month's Food Monthly is packed full of tasty treats reflecting the season.

9. Sharpening up blurred edges gives definition

A week of work in the garden has given it that most important characteristic – definition.

Lack of maintenance over winter tends to blur its edges. Weeds running through borders smother the shape of plants.

10. Go a la carte

A buzzing restaurant in Caversham is dishing up British – and often local – food with a twist.