The Chelsea Spring Fair took place at Chelsea Barracks during the week of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, at the magnificent new development just a stone's throw from the Royal Hospital, Chelsea. As part of the programme, Country Life worked with some of the best gardeners, landscapers and florists in Britain to put together a series of talks and seminars — and we're bringing some of those to you on our website.
In the first seminar, Chelsea gold-medallist Jo Thompson talked about 'the gardener's palette' — you can see that talk here.
This time it's the turn of The Land Gardeners, aka Henrietta Courtauld and Bridget Elworthy, who established their company to work with gardeners and farmers to improve the health of our land by creating a foundation of healthy soil. That makes it possible to create beautiful, healthy plants, gardens, and farms brimming with biodiversity and life.
Jo Thompson on The Gardener's Palette: How to make colour work for you in your garden
Internationally-renowned landscape designer and Chelsea gold medallist Jo Thompson speaks about garden colour in her talk delivered at Chelsea Barracks,
Why craft makes you happy, with Giles Kime, Ben Pentreath and Ben Johnson
Country Life's Giles Kime heads to the new Chelsea Barracks development at the start of London Craft Week, to speak
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Why craft matters: 'We find ourselves in an exciting era... in a way that couldn't be further removed from the anonymity of the mass-produced'
Country Life's interiors guru Giles Kime sees a new wave emerging in craft in Britain, and couldn't be happier about
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How much do you know about Britain's Prime Ministers? Find out in the Country Life Quiz of the Day, June 29, 2026As Andy Burnham looks sure to become our new Prime Minister, today's quiz asks how much you can remember about our other leaders of yore.
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A four-storey water tower that's an architectural gem is for sale in the rural heart of the New ForestLister Tower has been reimagined an renovated in spectacular fashion.
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Star of the show: How George Saumarez Smith's design for Country Life wowed visitors at the Chelsea Flower ShowThe Garden Lover’s Library, created by George Saumarez Smith for Country Life, dazzled visitors at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Inspired by the past: How Munder Skiles blended old and new for Country Life's stand at the Chelsea Flower ShowOn Country Life's stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, two striking designs by Munder Skiles demonstrated the exciting possibilities of combining inspiration from the past, artisanal skills, high-quality materials and cutting-edge engineering to create furniture suited to inside and out.
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Reader event: The art of the country house garden at DaylesfordWhat are the ingredients of the perfect country garden in the 21st century? At this Country Life event, five leading experts will share their wisdom on achieving pleasing good looks, creating comfortable spaces for relaxation, manageable maintenance and how to make a garden your own.
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Art underfoot: How Artorius Faber brought to life the stone floor of Country Life's stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower ShowGeorge Saumarez Smith’s design for the floor of Country Life's stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has been brought to life by Artorius Faber.
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The best of British: How home-grown stone will be one of the stars on the Country Life stand at the Chelsea Flower ShowCountry Life's stand at RHS Chelsea will celebrate the beauty of Artorius Faber’s home-grown stone.
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The art of the hand: George Saumarez Smith's design for Country Life at ChelseaGeorge Saumarez Smith will demonstrate the power of pen and pencil when Country Life unveils his hand-drawn design for its stand at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
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Reader event report: An eye to the future at DaylesfordThe magnificent Heritage Barn at Daylesford in the Cotswolds was the setting for an event at which five specialists with a deep understanding of country properties shared their expertise.
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Reader Event: An eye to the future at Daylesford Heritage HouseWhat changes to a house do most to enhance its aesthetics, function, comfort, sustainability and longevity? On March 24, leading experts in architecture, interior design, craft and restoration will share the secrets to maximising possibilities and protecting value at Daylesford’s magnificent Heritage House in Gloucestershire.
