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Best Father's Day gifts for foodie fathers and thirsty dads
Father's Day is coming up on June 20, and a little treat will always be a winner. Of course, a big treat is even better... Toby Keel and Martin Fone pick out some of their favourite Father's Day food gifts.
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Country Life 16 June 2021
Country Life 16 June 2021 looks at deer, dragonflies and visits an astonishing garden.
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Best Father's Day gifts, from cosy jumpers and sporty gadgets to the ultimate gift for a Marmite lover
There are many ways to show your Dad that you love and appreciate him. There's breakfast in bed, an offer to mow the lawn, a big hug and the offer of the last biscuit. Or you could just buy him something that he definitely doesn't need, but we're pretty sure he'll want. Happy Father's Day!
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My Favourite Painting: Peter Sheppard
Peter Sheppard, The Norfolk Churches Trust, chooses a Venice 'snapshot' that still captures the character of the city more than 500 years after it was painted.
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Eight fine homes full of potential for sale, as seen in Country Life
Our look at some of the homes to appear in Country Life recently includes a wonderfully pretty Suffolk country house.
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Best country houses for sale this week
Catch up on the best country houses for sale this week that have come to the market via Country Life.
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Country Life 9 June 2021
Country Life 9 June 2021 celebrates the very Best of Britain.
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Mary Colwell: Britain's reputation for being a green and pleasant land is under threat as we bulldoze countless little Edens
Losing small patches of scrubby land to new houses might not seem significant, but these little Edens are vital for Nature, says environmentalist and author Mary Colwell.
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My Favourite Painting: Finlay Scott
The philanthropist Finlay Scott chooses an unusual portrait of Whistler which captures some of the great man's spirit.
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Arthur Parkinson: 'Dahlias don't just give a garden colour — they give it life'
The gardening writer and broadcaster Arthur Parkinson picks some of his favourite dahlias — and revels in the fact that they can be the stars at Chelsea later this year.
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Country Life 2 June 2021
Country Life 2 June 2021 looks at hedgerows, collectibles and visits Urchfont Manor.
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Why gardens can be a biodiversity resource
Gardens such as Great Dixter have proved that active management can produce not only great colour, but also richness of biodiversity, says Noel Kingsbury.
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Newnham College, Cambridge: 'The most convincing and delightful example of the "Queen Anne" style in existence'
To mark the 150th anniversary of the foundation of Newnham College and the arrival of women scholars in Cambridge, Kathryn Ferry examines the distinctive style of the college buildings. Photographs by Will Pryce.
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Best poppies to sow in your garden
Spread a little happiness with a sprinkle of poppy seeds. John Hoyland selects the best poppies to grow at home.
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Country Life 26 May 2021
Country Life 26 May 2021 explores the West Country, from Exmoor ponies to spectacular homes.
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My favourite painting: Maria Balshaw
Tate Director Maria Balshaw picks a powerful work by Lubaina Himid, whose major solo exhibition will open at Tate Modern in November.
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Seven extraordinary houses for sale, as seen in Country Life
A thatched barn and to have come to the market via Country Life in the past week or so.
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How to make a compost cake
The Land Gardeners — aka Bridget Elworthy and Henrietta Courtauld — share their tips on how to make compost without a compost heap.
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The secret life of toads, from frenzied procreation to hunting snakes in the night
Despite their semi-webbed feet, warty skin and bulging eyes, toads are more endearing than Shakespeare’s witches would have us believe, says Simon Lester.
