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Alan Titchmarsh: The boy who left school early with one O-level 60 years ago… and found the perfect career

Alan Titchmarsh: The boy who left school early with one

Our columnist Alan Titchmarsh reflects on 60 years of gardening. In the summer of 1964, a 15-year-old lad with one
How to stop your dog marking his territory and cocking his leg in other people’s houses

How to stop your dog marking his territory and cocking

Ben Randall on how to handle one of the most embarrassing moments for a dog owner. A lot of my
The tale of Knebworth: How does your garden village grow?

The tale of Knebworth: How does your garden village grow?

.A garden city planned by Sir Edwin Lutyens was never brought to completion. Plans to redevelop it today, however, threaten
A 16th century hall set in its own private valley in Cornwall that teems with local wildlife

A 16th century hall set in its own private valley

Ogbeare Hall was originally built by Elizabeth I’s treasurer for Cornwall and Devon and is in prime position on the
The Carlyle hotel review: The New York hotel that’s covered in stardust

The Carlyle hotel review: The New York hotel that’s covered

Designed by Dorothy Draper and stayed in by Kennedys, royalty and Michael Jackson, The Carlyle is a New York institution
Leading museums and attractions slowly returning to pre-Pandemic levels, with London leading the way

Leading museums and attractions slowly returning to pre-Pandemic levels, with

According to the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions, visitor numbers were up by 19% last year. Four of the top
The property hotspots where house sales have more than doubled since this time last year

The property hotspots where house sales have more than doubled

The new property hotspot, the house names that command the highest prices, and how the appeal of Grade Listed homes
The inaugural topirary awards are open now

The inaugural topirary awards are open now

Britain’s best topiary artists, both professional and amateur, are being sought out in a new topiary award. The search is
A ancient clifftop lodge that’s spectacular within, just down the coast from the castle of King Arthur

A ancient clifftop lodge that’s spectacular within, just down the

Trebrea Lodge near Tintagel is more of a manor house, and is ready to become the ideal Cornish family home.
Some of the silliest animals on the planet, captured by you

Some of the silliest animals on the planet, captured by

The latest edition of the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards is once again open for entries, celebrating the light side of
What you need to know about yoghurt

What you need to know about yoghurt

A popular product of choice for many Australians at breakfast and snack time, yoghurt is known for being one of
A bona fide country house in London, complete with a coach house, gardens, and an Aga in the kitchen

A bona fide country house in London, complete with a

For those who can’t decide between London and the country, this house provides the answer. (So long as you have