Masterpiece: Jack Watkins admires Gerald Durrell’s My Family and Other Animals, which brought the natural world alive for so many
Rhododendron heaven: At Ramster in Surrey, now 100 years old, Nature enhances man’s work in its woodland garden, finds Charles Quest-Ritson
The protector of cherry trees: A desire to make amends for Japan’s part in the Second World War led to one man’s creation of a profusion of flowering cherries, discovers Val Bourne
English homes old and new: The execution of a duke resulted in a full survey of his grand Tudor properties, reveals John Goodall, in the third in our anniversary series on the English home
For he’s a jolly good Fell: Tough, hirsute and characterful, it’s small wonder The Queen is an admirer of this native breed of pony, avers Julie Harding
Orlando Rock’s favourite painting: The chairman of Christie’s picks a splendid scene of worship
Spring fever: The best buys for gardens, chosen by Amelia Thorpe
Kitchen garden cook: Melanie Johnson on potatoes:
The trees that shape our land: To mark a new book published by the National Trust, we pick a few of our most historic, beguiling and remarkable trees
Let it fly: ‘Possibilitarian’ David Profumo anticipates the new season
The sound of spring: John Lewis-Stempel works to a soundtrack of toads and rooks
The good stuff: Hetty Lintell chooses sapphire-hued treats for Mothering Sunday
Interiors: Bathrooms awash with colour
Dedicated follower of fashion: Men’s clothing has been every bit as varied and meaningful as women’s, as Matthew Dennison finds at a new V&A exhibition
And much more
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Six rural properties with space, charm and endless views, as seen in Country LifeWe take a look at some of the best houses to come to the market via Country Life in the past week.
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Exploring the countryside is essential for our wellbeing, but Right to Roam is going backwardsCampaigners in England often point to Scotland as an example of how brilliantly Right to Roam works, but it's not all it's cracked up to be, says Patrick Galbraith.
