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THE RISE OF NATIVE SHEEP: Hardy and friendly, they're on the up. Kate Green reports.
SHORTS: The history of the short trouser.
KITCHEN GARDEN COOK: Rocket, anyone?
THE FIVE TRUE COCKTAILS: Tom Parker Bowles picks his poison.
A HERD OF LLAMAS: Animal Magic listens to the conversations between a man and his herd.
PRODUCTIVE BEAUTY: Can your garden be useful and beautiful?
SALSIFY IS BACK: Emma Hughes salutes a Victorian favourite.
FAVOURITE PAINTING: Boodles owner Michael Wainwright chooses a reminder of his honeymoon.
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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.
