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The beekeeper who became an accidental distiller: ‘When I took it to the farmers’ market, it sold out within an hour’

The beekeeper who became an accidental distiller: ‘When I took

Frustrated by wasted honey in her frames, a beekeeper tried soaking them in whisky. The results are award-winning, discovers Vicky
A 17th century castle house that’s come up for sale for the first time in over 300 years

A 17th century castle house that’s come up for sale

Built in the middle of the 1600s then expanded and remodelled in the Georgian style, Upnor Castle House is an
The experts from R Moulding & Co on how good-quality, well-chosen materials make for beautiful buildings

The experts from R Moulding & Co on how good-quality,

Tim Moulding of traditional builders R. Moulding & Co explains the relationship between good-quality, well-chosen materials and beautiful buildings. Since
The easy way to live on one of Britain’s great country estates? How the country house rental market started booming

The easy way to live on one of Britain’s great

Lucy Denton examines the highs and lows of renting an estate property. ‘You would have to be a cricket lover
How to make honey- and thyme-roasted apricots with almond pannacotta bundt and toasted almonds

How to make honey- and thyme-roasted apricots with almond pannacotta

Sweet and juicy apricots aren’t always easy to find, but when you do, they’re a summer highlight, says Melanie Johnson.
The truth about insects: ‘The UK far from being the green and pleasant land of our imagination, is one of the most Nature-depleted countries in the world’

The truth about insects: ‘The UK far from being the

If we woke up one day and there were no bees left, people would pay attention. Yet the steady eradication
One of New York’s greatest fields of dreams seeking a new owner, as Stonewall Farm hits the market

One of New York’s greatest fields of dreams seeking a

Calling all dreamers looking for a place to live out their vision just outside New York, because the largest privately-owned
Dog recall training: Six tips from champion dog trainer Ben Randall

Dog recall training: Six tips from champion dog trainer Ben

Training your dog is not easy — and with the huge recent rise in dog ownership, it’s never been a better
Joe Gibbs: The sad and beautiful tale of the dog that walked to Istanbul (and my son, who walked with him)

Joe Gibbs: The sad and beautiful tale of the dog

Joe Gibbs pays tribute to a much-loved family pet: the dog who joined his son on the adventure of a
‘Global warming isn’t a problem for our grandchildren; it’s happening now, and we’re totally unprepared’

‘Global warming isn’t a problem for our grandchildren; it’s happening

Our columnist Agromenes is blazing with rage at those who have wilfully shrugged off global warming and denied that it’s
My Favourite Painting: Rachel Trevor-Morgan

My Favourite Painting: Rachel Trevor-Morgan

The Queen’s milliner Rachel Trevor-Morgan picks Lady Agnew of Lochnaw by John Singer Sargent. Rachel Trevor-Morgan on Lady Agnew of
14 absolutely wonderful country homes, as seen in Country Life

14 absolutely wonderful country homes, as seen in Country Life

We take a look at some of the best homes to appear in Country Life over the past week or