On the North Norfolk coast the night sky is vast, devoid of light pollution and rather wonderful. This quiet stretch of coastline has been a familiar destination, even before the…
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Sporting Diana Bo Wilson
I was fortunate to have grown up on a beautiful arable farm in the north-west of England. As the youngest of three daughters, I was encouraged, along with my sisters,…
How to perk up droopy tulips
Query 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 that…
The fight to save Scotland’s capercaillie
The current decline in Scotland’s capercaillie, the woodland grouse, presents a real risk that the bird will soon be driven into extinction. Cautious estimates suggest that we could lose the…
Our must-buy selection of Coronation products
A round up of our favourite must-buy Coronation-themed products to wear or use on the day HM King Charles III is crowned. OUR MUST-BUY SELECTION OF CORONATION PRODUCTS CORONATION MUG…
Tales of life, light and laughter
The Hampshire Hunt: 1749-2022 by Adrian Dangar Making a foray into unfamiliar hunt country is always diverting, especially when High Leicestershire is home. What better reason for broadening the horizons…
Nissan Juke Hybrid Tekna+ review
I had a soft spot for the original Nissan Juke. It seemed halfway between ‘funky’ and ‘barking mad’, with its unconventional styling and weird little touches; check out those dinner…
The best picnic blankets around picked out by The Field
Now spring is here our minds turn to picnics, sports days, cricket matches – and having picnic blankets to hand is a must. In any case, a rug in the…
Saving the eiderdown: how to give an old eiderdown a new lease of life
The finishing touch to a well-made bed (along with hospital corners) used to be an eiderdown, which would lie on top to perform both a decorative, and warming function. Then…
How to store salami
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…