Natural HealingFiona Edmond’s creation of Green Island Gardens near Ardleigh has been a story of discover and recovery. Philippa Pearson celebrates this tranquil garden with year-round appeal READ MORE » 
Time for a changeBob and Chris Allen’s long-serving kitchen at their home in South Woodham Ferrers was in need of a new look once their children had flown the nest. The result was a dream come true READ MORE » 
Recipe with...Paul Boorman, Clarice House, Colchester READ MORE » 
Simon saysChelmsford’s Simon Heffer, the frequently outraged right-wing columnist and creator of the phrase Essex Man, reveals his mild-mannered side to Pat Parker READ MORE » 
From Co-op to country homeWith a country house in a village setting on their shopping list, Kay and Kevin Sach were delighted to discover this converted shop in Coggeshall which was once the village Co-Op READ MORE » 
| Take a butcher’s hookWhen Tiffany and Dave Fraser-Steele planned their move to Essex from London, renovating a butcher’s shop in Coggeshall was not what they were expecting
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A tour of beautySurrounded by a rich nature reserve, the gardens at Daws Hall have spectacular autumn colour that is proving an inspiration to generations. Philippa Pearson finds out more READ MORE » 
Time to trek inIf you were bitten by the Beijing bug during the Olympics, Natalie Bollu reveals how to enjoy your own Chinese adventure, and help a Chelmsford hospice READ MORE » 
Ancient artAs the flagship event of the county’s Jiangsu Festival, Colchester Castle hosts the spectacular sculptures of The Guardians to the King. Amy Ward tells us more READ MORE » 
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