Moon phases were used by the ancients to measure time, and today our months are roughly equal to a lunar cycle. Sir Johnny Scott explains how the moon phases not…
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The best country Christmas cards for sporting festive cheer
Festive missives are best sent on cards with proper credentials and in support of a cracking countryside cause. Take your pick from The Field’s round-up of the best country Christmas…
Knox Field, sporting artist
Knox Field and his abstract, yet closely observed, sculptures are a rarity in wildlife art. Size doesn’t matter, he explains to Janet Menzies, it is gravitas that is important. For…
Sascha Holland, sporting Diana
A lifelong love of the outdoors and new found passion for cooking saw Sascha Holland discover the connection between sustainable eating, wildlife and conservation. Now she hopes to see more…
The pumpkin: how it stole the turnip’s thunder
The pumpkin heralds shorter days and spooky happenings come autumn and Halloween. From lighting doorsteps as jack-o’-lanterns to flavouring soups, coffees and pies, it is the definitive symbol of All…
Haunted country houses. Bumps in the night?
A haunted country house complete with ghost has a certain allure, whether you believe in the paranormal or not. But whatever your stance, there are often very real – and…
Tree planting for profit and posterity
Just 13% of UK land is woodland cover. But through to 2050, the Government wants 75,000 acres of woodland planted annually. Tree planting can be done by anyone, says Rupert…
Lucinda Sutcliffe, sporting Diana
From joining the beating line aged six to pursuing sport all over the world, for Lucinda Sutcliffe, her passion for fieldsports is firmly underpinned by a ‘field to fork’ philosophy.…
What to wear for shooting: cracking the code
Should one follow trend or tradition when dressing properly for a day in the field? Robert Gibbons offers his advice on what to wear for shooting. Looking to add to…
How to make rosehip tea
As summer begins to turn into autumn, now is the time to harvest the rosehips. They will make excellent jams, jellies and marmalades but try The Field’s favourite for something…