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Man harvests XL Bully potato

The harvest period brings with it plenty of misshapen vegetables.

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School garden project in full bloom

A two-year school garden project is now half way to completion.

Council vows to tackle planning backlog

West Berkshire Council says it is employing temporary planning consultants to tackle the backlog of planning applications.

7 UK bugs that will bite or sting you

With the Forestry Commission warning people to stay away from a hairy caterpillar we look at the other UK insects that could give you a bite or sting.

Green Weekend comes to Lambourn Valley

The first Green Weekend is coming later this month.

Saplings planted in fifth Lockdown Wood

A fifth Lockdown Wood has been planted in West Berkshire.

Village hosts festive celebrations

Mortimer is hosting its Christmas Bazaar this weekend.

Woolhampton School opens new outdoor learning space

Woolhampton Primary School champions kinetic learning by opening a new outdoor learning area.

Englefield Estate leads studies on water pollution

Englefield Estate has undertaken the first ever riverfly monitoring session on the River Pang.

Bucklebury Farm Park announces exciting upcoming events

Bucklebury Farm & Deer Safari Park have scheduled a number of exciting events.

Gardening tips from Newbury allotment holder

David Cole shares his tips on finally cracking the secret to growing aubergines.

Streatley School’s Green Flag Triumph

Streatley Primary School has achieved the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag award.

Horticultural summer show is growing on Cold Ash

No drought or thunderstorms could dampen the mood at this year’s Summer Show in Cold Ash.

Flower show success

The Burghclere and Newtown Horticultural Society returned for its 89th annual Summer Show, with fierce competition for the cups and prizes on offer.

Hosepipe ban for West Berkshire

Thames Water has announced that it will implement a hosepipe ban from next week.

5 of the best plants for attracting bees as numbers continue to fall

The UK's bee populations are in a frightening freefall so what can we do to try and halt their decline?

The dangerous and destructive plants to look out for in your garden

From fast growing roots to weeds that can burn, here are five plants and trees to watch closely to if you've got them in your garden.

National Garden Scheme: Local gardens open to visitors

From Island Cottage in Newbury, to Streatley, Pangbourne, Tadley and Kintbury, there are a variety of open gardens raising money for charity.

Don't cut the grass during No Mow May

More people are letting their lawns grow wild according to leading nature charity Plantlife.

How to tackle slugs in your garden now pellets are banned

Slug pellets containing metaldehyde have been banned so how can you tackle the slugs and snails in your garden this summer?

Pruning workshop for community orchards

A Newbury gardening group hosted an orchard pruning workshop in the City Recreation Ground to teach people how to care for apple trees.

Gardening

Man harvests XL Bully potato

School garden project in full bloom

School garden project in full bloom

Council vows to tackle planning backlog

Council vows to tackle planning backlog

7 UK bugs that will bite or sting you

7 UK bugs that will bite or sting you

Green Weekend comes to Lambourn Valley

Green Weekend comes to Lambourn Valley

Saplings planted in fifth Lockdown Wood

Saplings planted in fifth Lockdown Wood

Village hosts festive celebrations

Village hosts festive celebrations

Woolhampton School opens new outdoor learning space

Woolhampton School opens new outdoor learning space

Englefield Estate leads studies on water pollution

Englefield Estate leads studies on water pollution

Bucklebury Farm Park announces exciting upcoming events

Bucklebury Farm Park announces exciting upcoming events

Gardening tips from Newbury allotment holder