1. Russell Grant's horoscopes April 2 to 8

2. Town's historic trees recorded

A green campaign has rooted out hundreds of Wokingham’s finest trees and has plans to plant many more to mark the queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

3. Diamond Jubilee theme encouraged for Green Fingers competition

A red, white and blue colour scheme could help gardeners win a prize in this year’s town gardening competition.

4. Volunteers wanted for newt survey

Warfield Environment Group is holding a newt survey next month.

5. Nag’s Head in frame for CAMRA award

A multi-award winning pub has scooped another accolade from local members of the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).

6. Dominican holidays explored

From diving into tropical waters and exploring awe-inspiring coral reefs, to witnessing some truly extraordinary historic monuments, with so much to do, see and explore, many holiday makers don’t know where to start when they are arrive at this truly majestic place.

7. Rural Reading: So much going on in Spring

I am expecting every day to hear the song of many of the birds that come here for the summer, and at the same time expectantly looking for the blooms of scarce plants in new places, and even the chance find of a really rare plant or bird.

8. Reading Beer and Cider Festival will be biggest ever

This year’s Reading Beer and Cider Festival promises to be the biggest yet with an unbeatable range of ales plus some new attractions.

9. Go Organic: Frost a danger to tender plants

April is a difficult month for vegetable gardeners.

10. Gardening: How to get the best of your herbs

A number of my herbs – kept in pots by the back door – have died over the winter.