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…
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Eostre and Easter. What are the origins of this Spring festival?
We expect hot cross buns, brightly coloured eggs and bunnes come Easter. But these seemingly modern symbols are actually so ancient, they pre-date Christianity. Easter, or Eostre, actually has its…
Sheep breeds: why we’re always a little sheepish
Could you name all of Britain’s sheep breeds? There is an astonishing variety grazing our hills today. Johnny Scott unravels the history of the country’s sheep farming to explain why…
Best luxury eggs: a thoroughly good egg
Easter should be a time to enjoy eggs exactly as nature intended – not the commercialised chocolate creations favoured by a certain rabbit. The choice of best luxury eggs is…
Best duck breeds to keep in the garden
From adorable call ducks to big, ugly Muscovies, choosing which duck breed to keep in the garden from such enormous variety can be tricky and overwhelming. Willy Newlands advises on…
Collecting wild bird eggshells
Today, children tend to experience nature via museums and television programmes. But Tony Ladd’s childhood hobby was collecting wild bird eggshells and now his stunning replicas make extraordinary art. As…
20 most famous horses: first past the post
From the real, record-holding horses to those of myth and legend, Sarah Fitzpatrick chooses the mounts and steeds that continue to capture our imagination. The 20 most famous horses include…
How to reduce gundog shedding
As the seasons change and our gundog lose their coats, time spent with the hoover seems inevitable. Moulting is a natural process and not one that can be stopped entirely,…
Hare mythology: why we’re all mad for hares
Hares are surrounded by myth. The hare is an ancient and mystical creature, and its March courtship rituals are 'mad'
How to make carnation vodka
Once you have mastered the standard hedgerow tipples, it is time to look beyond sloe gin and damson vodka. Consider something a little more unusual for next season’s hipflask. Carnation…