From cultivating land throughout hot, Italian summers as a child to chasing adventures across the globe, Julia Mitchell has learnt that nothing is more important to sporting life than companionship.…
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The Lady Farmers 2020 naked charity calendar
It’s not just the shooting and hunting folk prepared to disrobe for a cracking cause. The farming crowd can be replied upon to raise funds the proper, country way. The…
How to replace a heavy duty zip
Never resign a favourite shooting coat to the bin, even if its zip has broken. Though they are rather fiddly, they are simple enough to fix. Learn how to replace…
Ashes to ashes: the devastation of ash dieback
Ash is the second most abundant tree in small woodlands after oak, used extensively by furniture makers and craftsmen, praised for the extensive biodiversity it can sustain and beloved by…
Things named after Queen Elizabeth II
From ocean liners to aircraft carriers, national parks, islands and a substantial chunk of Antarctica, things named after Queen Elizabeth II are not hard to come by – and not…
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…
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…
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…
The great equestrian artists
The great equestrian artists have aimed to capture the colour, glamour and excitement of their world since the very beginning. It may be considered bottom of the hierarchy, but equestrian…
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…