A gardeners’ worldFormerly an overgrown field with waist-high weeds, the garden at Little Foxes has become a varied oasis of striking foliage and flowers. Philippa Pearson enjoys its beauty READ MORE » 
Titchmarsh talesLocated on the natural haven of the Walton Backwaters, Titchmarsh Marina has resulted from the vision and hard work of three generations of the Titchmarsh family. Cathy Brown reports READ MORE » 
Music and motorsportHutton Kitchens managing director, Ed Scott, tells Emily Pascall how he drove in a rally race just before his honeymoon and why he gave up playing the guitar READ MORE » 
Dining out at...The Manor Hotel & Restaurant, Rainham READ MORE » 
| House of dreamsKevin Lescenko’s talent for spotting precious antiques helped him pick out this stunning 16th century property in Maldon and transform it into a family home READ MORE » 
Doorstep destinationsYou don’t need to travel miles to get away from it all. Essex Life introduces you to some inspirational ideas of places to escape to – and all of them are only a stone’s throw away READ MORE » 
For all seasonsWol and Sue Staines have been developing their garden at Glen Chantry near Wickham Bishops since 1976. Philippa Pearson discovers why it offers something for everyone READ MORE » 
Open to ideasJackie Watson’s elegant three-storey home in Chelmsford provided a blank canvass to create a unique interior look she now enjoys with her son, Clark READ MORE » 
Essex Beach GuideDuring a British summer you need to make the most of the sun, so in Essex it is ideal to have such a fabulous coastline on our doorstep. Charlotte Embling helps you pick out the beach that is best for your lazy days in the sunshine haze READ MORE » 
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