the coveted award Under Ten's award for his stunning snap, Pheasant In Grass.Joel, looking quite the budding Bailey with his spiffy trilby and camera casually slung around his neck, fought off stiff competition from other young entrants' representations of a

for small creatures and birds.3. Make a compost heap Compost is not only great for recycling and for the soil, but also as shelter for useful creatures like the slug-hunting slow worm.4. Sow a wild flower meadow Or you can just allow a patch of grass to grow

The wipe-clean oilcloths from Cath Kidston are brilliant for all manner of occasions – use one as a tablecloth when throwing a toddler’s artwork party or spread one out on the grass as a picnic mat. The latest designs include the retro-style Apple

and small birds to make their home in.A pond is a sure-fire way to attract all kinds of garden life, with the addition of water plants and fish you will have your very own mini ecosystem.Keep your grass at different lengths as birds enjoy foraging in short

on the inside to stop worms escaping, then fill the bin with a mixture off top soil, shredded cardboard, grass, leaves and straw. Step threeAdd the worms, which you can buy from garden centres. To feed the worms, make a shallow hole in the bedding and place

and grass cutting, whereas browns are dryer and take longer to rot. These include egg boxes, waste paper and fallen leaves. Don't add meat and dairy products, as they will smell and encourage pests. Every now and then, give the compost a good mix. In six

Causes Airborne substances (pollens) that attack the upper respiratory passages – the nose, sinus, throat and the eyes. From April to May tree pollens are the main allergen, from May to August it's grass pollen, and in late summer weed pollens

The press release states that the theme of the collection is inspired by Anna Molinari herself, described as the 'Queen of the Roses'. The catwalk is covered in grass, with sporadic poppies growing from  the man-made lawn: how quaint. This season

Plants to chooseTouch Children love the soft, woolly texture of Stachys byzantina (Iamb's ears), and stipa tenuissima (soft grass) feels quite feathery.Sight Fuchsias are bright and vivid and children adore popping the flower buds. Pansies, daisies

as BEARsketball, where giant bears hold reed grass baskets while competitors take aim, and Flamingolf where players are invited to wield pink flamingo clubs.Families can join in with the Forest Games at three venues:Alice Holt Forest, Farnham on May 27Delamere