1. Enjoy the splendour of the Harris Garden

One of East Reading’s most stunning gardens will throw open its gates to the public in a series of charity events.

2. Spring is proving to be memorable

I am loathe to predict the future but I think that this spring is going to be a memorable one.

3. Sir David Attenborough at butterfly symposium

Butterfly experts will flutter in from around the world for an international symposium held in Reading today.

4. Avoid the Easter weekend rush for seeds and buy now

After the slowest start to the year I can remember it suddenly feels like spring.

5. Learn to love untidy foliage if you like to help wildlife

A letter from Mr J Hodgson of Woodley ticks me off for encouraging gardeners to cut back all their foliage in the autumn.

6. Stevie B - Mobile Greengrocer

It’s official, our planet is three weeks behind, everything is late, mostly me, so please don’t moan at me until I grow it.

7. Plant swap shop to help Thrive

A plant and produce swapping scheme for disabled gardeners will be launched at a Beech Hill charity next month.

8. Nothing can beat your own fresh spuds

It is only a fortnight until Easter and one of the most important days of the gardening year.

9. Sand martins are yet to be spotted

Spring has very definitely sprung and I am much more enthusiastic than normal to get out and about.

10. Give a bird a home