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'Wonderfully entertaining . . . Maeve is on cracking form' - Jilly Cooper In A Country Garden is a heartwarming, hilarious tale of growing old not-so-gracefully, from the bestselling author of The Time of Their Lives, Maeve Haran. Lifelong friends Claudia, Ella, Laura and Sal celebrated sixty as...

Over half a century ago, John Rowlands set out by canoe into the wilds of Canada to survey land for a timber company. After paddling alone for several days, he came upon "the lake of my boyhood dreams", which he named Cache Lake because there was stored the best that the north had to offer-timber for a cabin; fish, game, and berries to live on; and the peace and contentment he felt he could not live without.

Lifelong friends Claudia, Ella, Laura and Sal celebrated 60 as the new 40, determined not to let age change things. But now they are looking at the future and wondering how to make growing old more fun. Why not live together and have sunny afternoons on the lawn, helping and supporting each other when any of them need it - and still keep enjoying life? Joined by Claudia’s reluctant husband and Sal’s energetic new fiancé, they ignore the protests of their children and pool their resources in a lovely manor house in the country.

Melissa Craig is thrilled that summer has arrived. She has decided to give up her career as an amateur sleuth and enjoy a quiet life in her beautiful cottage. The only digging in Melissa’s life now happens in her garden. However, when a keen beekeeper is found dead, covered in multiple stings, her new resolve is tested. As she gets to know the family of the dead man, she realizes he was no saint. Could someone have possibly wanted him dead? Could this be a very clever murder?

Daisy's orange pekoe is flowing at a fundraiser - and she's also made a new friend, Piper, a young woman whose hopes for motherhood were dashed by a foul-up at a fertility clinic. But before they can settle into a long conversation, the event is disrupted by masked protestors who object to building a shelter in Willow Creek. Among the angry crowd is Eli - who left his Amish community some time ago, with help from a lawyer named Hiram.

The genteel and once-sleepy city of Savannah lies on the Georgia coast where it was founded in 1733 by British colonists. However, it is sleepy no more since appearing in several Hollywood films most famously Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The word is out and Savannah is one of the most traveled tourist destinations in the South with its classic architecture, superb restaurants, and an endless supply of watering holes for late-night fun. If you're a beach lover you'll want to travel a short 25 minute drive to the quirky little beach community of Tybee Island. Tybee offers classic ...

Are you tired of the hectic city life? Have you ever dreamed of living off the land, surrounded by nature, and embracing a sustainable lifestyle? Look no further, because Homestead Montana has everything you need to turn this dream into a reality. In this comprehensive guide, you will embark on a journey through the beautiful state of Montana, exploring the ins and outs of homesteading. The first chapter will introduce you to the ultimate homesteading dream and set the tone for what's to come. But, before diving in too deep, let's take a look at the fascinating history of homesteading in ...

What is home? It's a question that has troubled Marchelle Farrell for her entire life. A longed-for career in psychiatry saw her leave behind the pristine beaches and emerald hills of Trinidad. Until, disillusioned, she uprooted again, this time for the peaceful English countryside. The only Black woman in her village, Marchelle hopes to grow a new life. But when a worldwide pandemic and a global racial reckoning collide, the upheaval of colonialism that has led her to this place begins to be unearthed. Is this really home?

Frankie Carlisle finds herself back at Feywood—her family's crumbling manor house—after yet another disastrous break-up. Her sisters Juliet and Martha try to comfort her, but Frankie can’t help but wonder why everything always seems to go wrong in her life…Then a charming stranger arrives on the grounds, and Frankie's world is turned upside down once more. Could this unexpected encounter be the key to mending her broken heart and restoring the faded glory of Feywood, or will old wounds sabotage this last chance at happiness?

Landscaping in the Big Country with Adam Andrews is your weekly guide to thriving West Texas yards—lawns, trees, beds, soil, water-wise strategies, seasonal to-dos, and practical fixes for pests and disease. Broadcast live at noon Saturdays on NewsTalk1560, KZQQ-AM (Abilene, Texas), Adam answers listener questions and shares expert tips tailored to the Big Country climate. Send your questions for on-air consideration to wcgardens24@gmail.com

Gay in Rural France, formerly known as Queer French Farmhouse, is a Podcast about the challenges of living in one of the most rural areas of France: Charente Limousine, in the south west of the country. Hear stories of life, from a gay men's perspective, some of them stories of queerness, others just generally trying to survive as an artist and influencer, renovating half a château on a low budget. From love stories to renovation rant all the way to mental health, you'll find it all here.

From farm-to-table restaurants and farmers markets, to support for fair trade and food sovereignty, movements for food-system change hold the promise for deeper transformations. Yet Americans continue to live the paradox of caring passionately about healthy eating while demanding the convenience of fast food. Rooted Resistance explores this fraught but promising food scene. This book wagers that socially responsible agrarian mythmaking should be a vital part of a food ethic of resistance if we are to rectify the destructive tendencies in our contemporary food system.

Worries about China’s real estate sector are coming to the forefront again… Could Country Garden be a repeat of China Evergrande’s default? And with obesity drugs helping people eat less, which food companies could become the biggest loser? Michelle Martin and Ryan Huang investigate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what its like to live the good life and become self sufficient? We have too! Each episode we bring you along on our adventures into our **life in the countryside** and setting up our smallholding. We don't claim to be experts, we're definitely not experts, but we do try to approach things with a good sense of humour. We're Oli and Mel. and this is our podcast **Life in the countryside**.