Mike Swan shows how some clever handiwork can make the best of nests for welcoming your new feathered house-guests.
THE FIELD
Swan’s snippets: Bunnies for breakfast
Mike Swan explains why bunnies are best when it comes to your morning meal.
Swan’s Snippets: Grow your own asparagus
Mike Swan shows how a little dedication can reap the benefits of delicious home-grown asparagus.
Swan’s Snippets: Fruit trees and the “June drop”
Mike Swan reminisces about his early fruiting experiences and the tricky hand nature plays in the quest for the perfect set.
The truth about gundog faults
Amateur dog handlers tend to be forgiving of their dogs' faults. However, consistently good behaviour is important for progress
The truth about dog discipline
For those training their first gundog, the gap between theory and practice can seem almost impossible to reconcile.
Re-manufactured Joseph Langs
An alternative to expensive London guns and risky auctions - the merits of turning an old classic into a top-quality gun.
Fabarm Beta 3T gun review
The Italian Fabarm Beta 3T side-by-side is a gun with a conventional aesthetic but with the handling qualities of an over-under.