The level of grooming required varies enormously between gundogs. While spaniels with their long coats require some time and effort, with a labrador you can get away with just a…
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How to make a pond: reverse a century of loss
Make a pond in the garden and you will be doing far more than providing the dogs with a paddling pool. Over the last century, ponds have fallen into neglect…
May 2020
Tales of the riverbank – how to best those slippery customers with the right fly; The attack on lead shot – why shooting bodies have jumped the gun; Modern master…
Free range hens: home on the range
Free range hens ensure rich, golden yolks for breakfast – and they also help wild birds, bees and the environment, says Tim Field. For more on farming, learn about the…
Rhubarb fool recipe
When spring has properly sprung and it is too warm to think of crumbles and pies, rhubarb fool makes a gloriously simple replacement. An old-fashioned classic, the raspberry ripple-like streaks…
How to prune a fruit tree
Is your fruit tree looking a little worse for wear? Learn how to prune a fruit tree without calling the experts in. Though it often appears a daunting task for…
Homemade lard and pork scratchings
Homemade lard and pork scratchings are filling, incredibly moreish and, best of all, remarkably simple to make at home. Follow this easy recipe from Lidgates: The Meat Cookbook by Danny…
BMW X6 xDrive 3.0d M Sport
It looks rather out of place in the yard at elevenses, but Charlie Flindt finds the BMW X6 xDrive 3.0d M Sport ends up very much at home on the…
Citrus, ricotta and honey cheesecake with a pistachio base
Citrus works wonders for adding a burst of flavour and freshness and is perfect for springtime dining, advises Philippa Davis. Her recipe for citrus, ricotta and honey cheesecake with a…
The Game Fair confirms new September dates
The show must go on, insists The Game Fair. With the customary, late-July weekend no longer a possibility due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the festival of the Great British…