May 27-29 – TRORA Memorial Weekend Boat Races, Two Mile Run County Park, Franklin; (814) 676-6116 Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. A 5-pound tomato? Maybe most gardeners can't grow one that large, but AP gardening columnist Jessica Damiano has tips on how to grow a really big tomato.

The animal welfare charity is urging people to store their old wheels carefully and check them regularly. One fox got stuck in Haringey, north London. he RSPCA has issued a warning after four fox cubs got stuck in old car wheels in the space of a month. The animal welfare charity is urging people to store their old wheels carefully and check them regularly.

The winner of the Platinum Pudding competition has been pictured celebrating in Fortnum and Mason after taking home the top prize. Jemma Melvin said the experience had been “surreal” after only deciding to enter after a friend suggested it to her. Her trifle, made with lemon Swiss roll and amaretti, beat 5,000 desserts to become the official pudding of the Queen’s Jubilee celebrations.

We now have an official dessert of the Queen ’s Jubilee after the winner of the Platinum Pudding competition was crowned. Jemma Melvin’s trifle dish consists of lemon curd Swiss roll on the bottom, St Clement’s jelly, lemon custard, amaretti biscuits, mandarin coulis, whipped cream, candied peel, chocolate shards and crushed amaretti biscuits.

As the days grow long and the weather warms, you’re likely spending more time outdoors. Whether you’re taking a brisk walk around the neighborhood or competing in a triathlon, keep these five sunny season tips in mind: Replenish fluids: It’s easy to become dehydrated when you’re active. Replenish your fluids by drinking plenty of water and healthy beverages and by consuming water-rich foods like fresh fruits and vegetables.

This image provided by Jessica Damiano shows the chartreuse foliage of Hakone grass and golden creeping Jenny brightening a partly shady garden in Glen Head, New York. Gardening in the shade doesn’t have to mean limited plant choices and lack of color. AP gardening columnist Jessica Damiano says there are ways to work with shady conditions for a pretty and diverse garden.