Our green and pleasant land

Lovers’ lure, warning of death or simply a form of communication, the purpose of Nature’s paintbox may be curious, but its vibrant hues are always worth celebrating, eulogises John Lewis-Stempel

MAKING BEAUTIFUL SPACES FOR JOYFUL LIVING

From deep emerald to warm olive, soft sage or vibrant lime, green has always been a popular choice for kitchens. Whether you’re adding a pop with appliances or cookware, creating a feature splashback,

IT being the season for the painted purple ...

Emotionally there is something calm about the colour green. Summer lawns, picnics on the grass, a walk in the park, leaves of so many shades of one colour on show in nature; it soothes the soul. Yet,

BACK in 1606, Lord North was unwell. His “lingering consumptive disorder” baffled his doctors. A stay in a remote hunting lodge cadged from a friend hadn’t helped, but on a country ride he came across