A month-by-month guide to the most beautiful gardens to visit in Britain
Some gardens are even better in winter. Read our list of the best gardens to visit all year round.
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The magnificent gardens at Benington Lordship, a blueprint for spectacular gardening without blowing the budget
Kathryn Bradley-Hole looks at how the owners of Benington Lordship, near Stevenage in Hertfordshire, have taken on a renowned garden and made it work for a new generation without straining budgets or needing endless time.
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The Kimpton Fitzroy: A dog-friendly London luxury hotel whose architect created the First Class dining room on the Titanic
The Kimpton Fitzroy is a central London hotel full of history that's perfect for an opulent weekend in the Big Smoke. Kathryn Bradley-Hole paid a visit.
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How Country Life has influenced Britain's best gardens, from the late 19th century to today
Celebrating the publication of her new book English Gardens, illustrated from the archives of Country Life, Kathryn Bradley-Hole charts the magazine’s extraordinary influence on our gardens.
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Gstaad: The year-round gem of the Swiss Alps that's 'Hollywood with snow'
One of the great year-round destinations in the Alps, Gstaad has long been a hotspot for A-listers. Kathryn Bradley-Hole spent a weekend at Hotel Park Gstaad and came away understanding exactly why they flock here.
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How to get rid of box moth caterpillars
The box moth, Cydalima perspectalis, and its caterpillars quickly destroy box plants. Here's how to combat these pests.
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The swill basket maker: 'Even after 30 years, it’s still a challenge; every tree is different and each batch of baskets has its own journey’
Kathryn Bradley-Hole meets Owen Jones, the only full-time oak swill basket maker in Britain.
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The Saw Maker still turning tools by hand: 'Cabinet makers love these – a lot of doctors and surgeons buy them'
Not all saws are mass-produced in Far East factories. Kathryn Bradley-Hole spoke to the craftsmen at Thomas Flinn, a Yorkshire firm who still do things by hand.
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The Country Life garden tour of Mallorca
Garden writer David Wheeler will be leading a Country Life tour to Mallorca in April.
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Gran Canaria World Biosphere: The island that’s out of this world
A botanical wonderland with its own uncompromising and unique flora is just a shorthaul flight away in the volcanic archipelago of the Canary Islands.
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Springtime in Crete – a botanist’s heaven
A well-timed tour to Crete means Gardens Editor Kathryn can experience the enormously diverse flora of this Mediterranean island guided by an expert
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Gardens to visit in the Cotswolds
Gloucestershire is the place to see exemplary gardens.
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Chelsea Flower Show 2015: New plants to see
Keep your eyes peeled for these new introductions.
