Spiders’ webs: Tougher than steel or Kevlar, the miracle material
Whether woven to ensnare unsuspecting victims or to cocoon precious eggs, spider silk is a wonder of Nature, each translucent
An exquisite Queen Anne country house that comes complete with
A light-filled home that’s cosy and grand in equal measure within — and comes with a string of cottages that can
The type of property whose prices are still soaring, plus
The top-performing ski resorts revealed, the premiums buyers are prepared to pay to live close to one of London’s top
10 ways to insulate a period property
Modern technology might offer sustainable, cost-effective heat sources, but the best-value unit of energy is the one you don’t lose
Miles Hadfield: The crusading gardener and writer who saved Britain’s
Trespassing into an overgrown garden set botanical illustrator Miles Hadfield on a quest for horticultural conservation. Today, many of our
A grand Grade II-listed former rectory nestled in the Garden
The Garden of England provides the ideal backdrop for The Old Rectory, a beautiful country home situated in the historic
How to make a sumptuous scallops dish that uses turnip
Our kitchen garden cook Melanie Johnson shares her recipe for seared scallops with creamy turnip purée and salsa verde. The
The last peak conquered: Climbing Moel Eilio
A windy climb up Moel Eilio in Snowdonia ticks an outstanding North Wales box, as Fiona Reynolds shares. Autumn has
Le Manoir aux Quat’ Saisons review: The country house hotel-restaurant
Just a stone’s throw from Oxford, Raymond Blanc’s Le Manoir is famously the go-to hotel for serious food lovers —
Vaughan: Masters of past and present
Drawing inspiration from antiques, designers Lucy and Michael Vaughan create striking designs that combine the best of classic and contemporary.