Q: It’s a real joy to be able to buy a large selection of salami on the market, but I find I am given different advice on the best way…
Rosie Macdonald
Country Queries Editor
How to keep muntjac out of the garden
A reader wrote to Country Queries with this question. We seem to have a ‘rat run’ strip of woodland near our garden that muntjac pass through regularly. I am not…
How to find a folding sporting knife
Question Having got through many sporting knives over the years, I am in need of another. My trusty companion would be a good pocketknife to be carried in the trouser…
How to make cloudy glasses shine
A Field reader contacted us to ask how to restore the shine to cloudy glasses. Over time, hard deposits, such as limescale, can build up causing clouding or white spots…
Need a hat stretcher?
Question I am looking for a hat stretcher similar to one I’ve seen at a tailors in Scotland. I have a rather extensive collection of tweed caps, and some of…
How to repair a wax jacket
At this time of year shooting types are taking a look at their kit; repairing, mending and deciding what will need replacing. It’s inevitable that a favourite wax jacket will…
How to replace press studs
Question? I have a Barbour liner that needs press studs replacing – can you help with a name and address? Answer DM Buttons offers a postal service for replacement press…
Porridge: the perfect fuel for a day in the field
Fuelling the stars of Formula 1 as well as Fielders, there’s more to porridge than oats and water, finds Rosie MacDonald
How to move bees
Last summer a colony of bees took up residence in my attic. I have no wish to harm the squatters, but would like them to change address. They are dormant…