The new Breda 12-bore Zenith L is well-made and offers value for money, finds Michael Yardley. It could make a useful high-bird gun – and is future-proof with steel-shot proofing. For more gun reviews from The Field, the FAIR Iside 20-bore offers much bang for the buck. BREDA 12-BORE ZENITH…
Our eagerness to enjoy new potatoes year-round has resulted in an often over-mature offering from the supermarket. Avoid disappointment by learning how to grow early harvest potatoes in pots, by following Willy Newlands’ advice. For more, Egyptian walking onions make a useful and amusing addition to the vegetable bed. Learn…
Learn how to grow Egyptian walking onions for an addition to the vegetable bed as useful as it is amusing. Though rather untidy, it stores easily, is hardy, perennial and will ensure you are never without the critical ingredient for soups and salads, says Willy Newlands. Egyptian walking onions rank…
This pair of vintage Purdey side-by-sides show that the second-hand market offers fantastic, classic guns at a fraction of the price of their modern counterparts. But there are certain things to look out for when buying second-hand quality guns, says Michael Yardley. For more on vintage shotguns, read Michael Yardley’s…
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 the nation. But now it is under threat due to a relentless pathogen, ash dieback. We must share knowledge and…
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 shoot, it easily breaks clays – without breaking the bank. For more, read our review of the FAIR Lincoln Vogue…
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 and today, two thirds of all freshwater species they support are at risk. David Tomlinson discovers the vital work of…
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 attention. Follow Willy Newland’s advice on how to grow kale. Kale works excellently with game. Try our pheasant, curly kale…
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 importance of the muck heap in the battle against soil depletion in muck heaps: the best of muck. FREE RANGE…
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 amateur gardener, in actuality it is not as difficult or complicated as it seems. With a sharp pair of…
