WEATHER: Forget forecasting apps, the best way to tell if there’s rain on the wind is to consult wildflowers, avers John Lewis-Stempel.
BEN GOLDSMITH: Ben explains why he is turning his farm over to Nature, as he begins wilder farming.
ROSETTES: Fluttering from a bridle or on the lapel of a politician’s suit, bright rosettes catch everyone’s eye. Julie Harding finds out why they still mean more than silverware.
GUERNSEY: Exploring by boat, the abundant flora and fauna of the Bailiwick.
ART: Kiki McDonough’s favourite painting.
FARMING LIFE: A new era dawns on Jamie Blackett’s farm as fast fibre broadband finally arrives.
MASTERPIECE: Jack Watkins is haunted by the Gothic power of Daphne du Maurier’s classic novel Rebecca.
CASTELL COCH: John Goodall explores 13th century Castell Coch in Cardiff.
INTERIORS: Clive Aslet on why the terraced house has endured and Amelia Thorpe matches blue and green.
GARDENS: Why fuchsia snobs should think again.
LUXURY: The good stuff Hetty Lintell is beside the seaside.
IAN MCKELLEN: Age is no barrier to greatness Michael Billington admires Sir Ian McKellen’s Hamlet.
RECIPE: Melanie Johnson on tomatoes.
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Dawn Chorus: A Blue Plaque for Marc Bolan, holidaying in the Caribbean with Francis Ford Coppola and a history of the National Gallery in 25 picturesPlus the best of the property pages, and how the railways will save the countryside.
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Game, set, match: 12 of the world’s most beautiful tennis courtsFrom Italy to Indonesia, when it comes to hotel amenities, a picturesque tennis court will always trump a 24-hour gym. So, before you book your next holiday, take a look at our pick of the 12 best.
