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The trombone maker: ‘There’s been a lot of trial, error and scrap - but after 10 years, we got there'Michael Rath, founder of Rath Trombones, explains to Kate Green why the powerful, sonorous trombone is both tricky to play and to create.
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The CLA's Tim Breitmeyer: 'The notion of giving farmers a bung is dead in the water'Tim Breitmeyer, the new president of the CLA, speaks to Kate Green about subsidies, diversification and why the rural economy is vibrant.
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Coming round the mountain: Europe's best ski circuitsIt’s much more fun to ski with plan and purpose, even if does involve a mad schuss to the last lift. Kate Green and Rosie Paterson find the best circuits.
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The piano makers: 'Imagine the most complicated it could be then multiply it by 10'There were once 300 traditional piano makers running businesses makers in England. Now there is only one. Kate Green caught up with them.
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Zara Tindall on riding, falling off, and why High Kingdom is 'such a dude'Zara Tindall is one of three riders to have held both world and European eventing titles simultaneously. She speaks to Kate Green ahead of the Burghley Horse Trials.
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Switzerland by train: Dramatic, exhilarating and full of mystiqueKate Green travelled through Switzerland by train, and enjoyed a dramatic and exhilarating holiday.
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The class of 1897: It isn’t just Country Life celebrating a 120th birthday this yearFrom the wireless to asprin, Kate Green discovers others observing this milestone.
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Badminton Horse Trials 2017 preview: Can the British regain Badminton?There have only been two home victories in the past 10 runnings - can the Brits do it this year?
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The village people: How many of these characters live down your way?Nothing would get done in the countryside without these stalwarts of village life.
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Review: Idle the winter away in Cornwall at The Idle Rocks, St MawesKate Green recommends The Idle Rocks in St Mawes for a blissful break
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White knuckle rides: 8 memorable ski runsSome like to hurtle, screaming, down a black mogul field; others prefer skidding down a frozen waterfall into a deserted powder bowl. Kate Green asks dedicated skiers about their most memorable runs.
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From Shetlands to Shires: Native horse breeds of BritainFrom Shetlands to Shires, it’s horsepower that helped make this country great. We celebrate the wonderful local diversity of our native breeds.
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Book of the week: The Fight for BeautyA campaigner’s first book is a provocative read, says Kate Green.
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My Badminton Moment: memories of the world’s most famous horse trialsKate Green asks figures connected with this weekend’s event for their enduring memories.
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Who will win Badminton 2016?One of Britain’s greatest sporting occasions takes place this weekend, the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials.
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Is it time to run wild?Few people would deny that the idea of a wilder Britain is exhilarating, but isn’t it just a dream for a country such as this?
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8 famous Jack Russell terriers (and their owners)Top terriers.
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Great Britain's favourite terrier breedsKate Green explains how this sporting little dog diversified all over Britain.
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Country Life in major BBC documentary seriesA major new documentary series, starring Country Life, is to air over three Fridays in March on BBC 2.
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Highgrove to hold Garden FestivalThe first garden festival to be held at Highgrove is taking place this April
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Native British farm breeds continue to declineLatest figures from the Rare Breeds Survival Trust indicate certain breeds are 'in freefall'.
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New Post-war public art exhibitionFeaturing the work of leading 20th century sculptors such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Elisabeth Frink and Geoffrey Clarke, Historic England describes public art as a ‘fascinating yet forgotten national collection’
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Sign up for Clean for the QueenThe Prime Minister has added his support to Clean for the Queen, a campain hoping to get people across Britain to help to rid the country of litter
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Top native pig breedsOur traditional pig breeds are a delight to look at and tasty to eat - which is your favourite?
