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In this issue
Flower forecasters - How plants predict the weather
Ben Goldsmith: a farm on the wild side
In the ribbons: why rosettes matter
A sailor's playground
From pristine bays and teal waters to seals and puffins, Emma Bamford relishes boating around Guernsey
![A sailor's playground](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5168/727154/611e2870d8085/crp_A-sailors-playground.jpg)
5 mins
Under the Guernsey stars
From dark skies to wild coastlines and magnificent gardens, Antonia Windsor revels in the Bailiwick’s spectacular natural world
![Under the Guernsey stars](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5168/727154/611e2a41495ed/crp_Under-the-Guernsey-stars.jpg)
5 mins
Island retreat
Holly Kirkwood has the pick of properties for sale on the Guernsey open market
![Island retreat](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5168/727154/611e269f274e6/crp_Island-retreat.jpg)
3 mins
Rebecca
Britain's greatest mastepieces
![Rebecca](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5168/727154/611e259baa328/crp_Rebecca.jpg)
5 mins
Beyond Our Wildest Dreams?
Wilder farming is as close to a silver bullet for the future management of our marginal lands as we’ll find and it’s high time to embrace this new way, contends
![Beyond Our Wildest Dreams?](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5168/727154/611e23f4cd662/crp_Beyond-our-wildest-dreams.jpg)
6 mins
In the ribbons
Whether pinned on a politician’s lapel or won in the show ring, rosettes can be more precious than shiny trophies
![In the ribbons](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5168/727154/611e222b57445/crp_In-the-ribbons.jpg)
7 mins
Upstairs, downstairs
The Victorian terrace is one of the unsung heroes of 19th-century architecture, not only elegant and space efficient, but also highly adaptable to the changing demands of modern life, believes Clive Aslet
![Upstairs, downstairs](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5168/727154/611e20ad80980/crp_Upstairs-downstairs.jpg)
5 mins
Phoenix from the flames
Two glorious houses that burnt to the ground– one in Herefordshire in 1999 and another in Wiltshire in 1882–have been rebuilt, as another, in Devon, has been beautifully updated
![Phoenix from the flames](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5168/727154/611e1fd4edf1e/crp_Phoenix-from-the-flames.jpg)
5 mins
Why fuchsia snobs should think again
Banished for being blowsy and vulgar, the much-maligned fuchsia is at last being welcomed back into society
![Why fuchsia snobs should think again](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5168/727154/611e1e2573d01/crp_Why-fuchsia-snobs-should-think-again.jpg)
5 mins
Age is no barrier to greatness
The play’s the thing as Sir Ian McKellen gives his Hamlet and classic musicals are given enlightening new twists
![Age is no barrier to greatness](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/5168/727154/611e1cb8da13f/crp_Age-is-no-barrier-to-greatness.jpg)
5 mins
Country Life UK Magazine Description:
Publisher: Future
Category: Lifestyle
Language: English
Frequency: Weekly
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.
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