On the North Norfolk coast the night sky is vast, devoid of light pollution and rather wonderful. This quiet stretch of coastline has been a familiar destination, even before the…
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Sporting Diana Bo Wilson
I was fortunate to have grown up on a beautiful arable farm in the north-west of England. As the youngest of three daughters, I was encouraged, along with my sisters,…
How to perk up droopy tulips
Query What can I do about droopy tulips? We are very fortunate to have a super collection of different varieties of tulips in our new garden. However, I find that…
The fight to save Scotland’s capercaillie
The current decline in Scotland’s capercaillie, the woodland grouse, presents a real risk that the bird will soon be driven into extinction. Cautious estimates suggest that we could lose the…
Our must-buy selection of Coronation products
A round up of our favourite must-buy Coronation-themed products to wear or use on the day HM King Charles III is crowned. OUR MUST-BUY SELECTION OF CORONATION PRODUCTS CORONATION MUG…
Tales of life, light and laughter
The Hampshire Hunt: 1749-2022 by Adrian Dangar Making a foray into unfamiliar hunt country is always diverting, especially when High Leicestershire is home. What better reason for broadening the horizons…
Nissan Juke Hybrid Tekna+ review
I had a soft spot for the original Nissan Juke. It seemed halfway between ‘funky’ and ‘barking mad’, with its unconventional styling and weird little touches; check out those dinner…
How to stop a dog chewing
Query We have a very chewy young dog. We have never had such a chewer before. Shoes, coats, table and chair legs, and the bottom of cupboards have all fallen…
The best picnic blankets around picked out by The Field
Now spring is here our minds turn to picnics, sports days, cricket matches – and having picnic blankets to hand is a must. In any case, a rug in the…
Saving the eiderdown: how to give an old eiderdown a new lease of life
The finishing touch to a well-made bed (along with hospital corners) used to be an eiderdown, which would lie on top to perform both a decorative, and warming function. Then…