A reader writes: Last year I dusted my mince pies with vanilla sugar, which I had made myself. Earlier this year I read an article saying that lavender sugar was…
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What makes a regatta? River or multi-lane lake?
Rowing legend Sir Steve Redgrave says of Henley Royal Regatta (HRR): “It’s a battle for crews to get to the start, it’s a battle to warm up, but most rowers…
The Field’s guide to the picnic season 2025
Outdoor eating hits its zenith during the English summer season (or picnic season). At great houses, on riverbanks and at the races we picnic, never to be outdone, never retreating…
Top hats: the history and etiquette behind the topper
If you want to see top hats being sported than you are most likely to see the spectacle in June when the headwear is on display at Epsom, Ascot and…
How to make homemade Pimm’s
Homemade Pimm’s is straightforward to make but it’s a touch stronger than the shop-bought stuff. Try our basic recipe and once confident, adjust the tipple to taste. How to make…
Gooseberry mint sauce
A query from the archives: I had a gooseberry mint sauce in a restaurant and wonder if you have a recipe for this delicious accompaniment to roast lamb?
Which mint is best to grow?
A reader asked us the following question. Q: “Which is the best mint to grow? We have a basic variety of mint in our garden and want to add different…
How to grow your own asparagus
Asparagus is the king of spring garden vegetables, grow your own crowns and harvest succulent spears for years to come
The best picnic blankets around picked out by The Field
With the arrival of spring and sunnier days our minds turn to picnics, sports days, cricket matches – a decent blanket for sitting on is a must. In any case,…
How to perk up droopy tulips
Droopy tulips What can I do about droopy tulips? We are very fortunate to have a super collection of different varieties of tulips in our new garden. However, I find…