Country Life UK Magazine - December 09, 2020

In this issue

Grace and favour: the best herbs to grow
After a year observing his new garden, Mark Diacono explains why he’s going to start a herb garden and lists his essentials.

Crowning glory
Matthew Dennison explores the life of the Marquess of Anglesey, whose penchant for sparkle led to him owning one of the most spectacular tiaras in the world.

Remembering the New World

Carolside, The Borders The home of Mr and Mrs Anthony Foyle An enigmatic house on the Scottish Borders yields up unexpected connections with America and shines a light on 18th-century architectural practice, as Roger White explains

7 mins

Flights of fantasy

The dodos, parrots and pelicans that grace the pages of our favourite books might seem comical, but they usually have some moral wisdom to share, believes Madeleine Silver

6 mins

Give me one moment in time

Award-winning wildlife photographer Stephen Dalton explains his lifelong love of Nature and why, when it comes to capturing creatures on film, persistence and experimentation pay off

4 mins

All dried out

Already dead and lauded for being so, dried flowers are enjoying a stylish resurgence, discovers Hetty Lintell

3 mins

Our flowers of Scotland

Two substantial estates demonstrate Scotland’s sporting and environmental potential

5 mins

Future proof

The latest materials and technology can create homes of outstanding beauty and comfort

2 mins

Freeze frame

Bryan’s Ground, Stapleton, Herefordshire Helena Attlee recalls how a fresh fall of snow helped the then new owners of this famous Arts-and-Crafts garden to understand the underlying geometry of the land and so begin the property’s restoration

5 mins

Grace And Flavour: The Best Herbs To Grow

I Recently moved to a new garden; thankfully, it came with a house attached.

4 mins

Crowning glory

Matthew Dennison explores the life of the Dancing Marquess of Anglesey, whose penchant for sparkle led to him owning one of the most magnificent tiaras of all time

3 mins

The two faces of Magdalene

An assistant emerges from Leonardo’s shadow, a pastel portrait defies its years and potters receive deserved accolades

4 mins

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Country Life UK Magazine Description:

Country Life; architecture, gardens, countryside, property, the very best of British life Published by IPC Media. Country Life, the quintessential English magazine, is undoubtedly one of the biggest and instantly recognisable brands in the UK today. It has a unique core mix of contemporary country-related editorial and top end property advertising. Editorially, the magazine comments in-depth on a wide variety of subjects, such as architecture, the arts, gardens and gardening, travel, the countryside, field-sports and wildlife. With renowned columnists and superb photography Country Life delivers the very best of British life every week.