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Kent Farmers’ Markets

Where to buy fresh seasonal produce – upcoming market days in Kent, through to February 2019

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Welcome to Winter 2018

Welcome to our Winter 2018 issue

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Lighting Schemes

Changing the lighting in your home can be as simple as just replacing some lampshades or updating light fittings with new designs, but what about lighting schemes?

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The Best Fruit You’ve Never Heard of

The medlar makes a handsome tree and bears odd but highly prized fruits that are only edible once ‘bletted’ or almost rotten.

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Heard it on the Grapevine

Kent wine lover Rowena Hawtin shares her love of the grape with us and recommends a few tipples for 2018

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A Master of his Craft

Mark Padfield and his team thatch a Grade 2 listed cottage in Preston, near Canterbury

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The Orchard Cook

Recipes from tree to table – two seasonal recipes from Stuart Ovenden’s beautiful book

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Traditional Leaded Lights

Leaded lights are one of the oldest techniques for glazing still in use today. Looked after properly, leaded lights can last hundreds of years, so routine maintenance is essential for preservation.

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Statement Staircases

The architects of stately homes certainly understood the significance of the staircase, which often forms the centerpiece of a building and offers an immediate ‘wow factor’ to visitors.

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Light & Shade

Seasonal lighting tips and inspiration