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…
THE FIELD
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…
Hare ragout with pappardelle pasta
Philippa Davis’ hare ragout with pappardelle pasta packs a game laden punch. Thoguh hare can be a strong meat, it makes the perfect spring supper. Lighten the flavour with lashings…
FAIR Iside 20-bore
FAIR-made Lincolns have long been respected for offering much bang for the buck. Michael Yardley is delighted to find the new FAIR Iside 20-bore does the same. A pleasure to…
Gundog grooming – top tips and techniques
The level of grooming required varies enormously between gundogs. While spaniels with their long coats require some time and effort, with a labrador you can get away with just a…
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…
May 2020
Tales of the riverbank – how to best those slippery customers with the right fly; The attack on lead shot – why shooting bodies have jumped the gun; Modern master…
How to grow kale
Kale is not only trendy, but remarkably simple to grow at home. Fuss-free and hardy, it will survive late frosts, grow back again and again and generally demand very little…
Fruit and almond tart
Philippa Davis’ fruit and almond tart is a failsafe recipe. This method works as a template, so use whatever fruit you have to hand or stored in the freezer from…