Asparagus is the king of spring garden vegetables, grow your own crowns and harvest succulent spears for years to come
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Luxury duck houses: fabulous for fowl
Palatial duck houses, made famous by the MPs' expenses scandal, are fabulous for fowl. But do these luxury duck houses offer quacking good value, asks Charlotte Mackaness
Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Art Exhibition at Hyde Park Barracks, Knightsbridge, 23rd – 26th April.
Do not miss the chance to see and buy stunning paintings by Daniel Crane, Tom Hoar and Katie Scorgie. The HCMR are shown at their glittering best. Buy military art…
British gunmakers
British gunmakers are the blue bloods of the industry. Douglas Tate picks the best of British gunmakers
What is the hardest shot?
The hardest shot at the end of the 19th century was the pheasant in all its guises. But what is the hardest shot today?
How to find a ‘Puffin Billie’?
A neighbour was given a "Puffin Billie" as a wedding present. This gadget is about 2ft long and when blown it kindles the dying embers of a log or coal…
How to restore and keep silk top hats
I recently found a couple of silk top hats - one top hat looks as though it could be rather smart, but is in need of some repair. Could I…
How to find a comfortable gun sleeve
Q I bought a leather gun sleeve for my husband about four years ago. Although he loves it, he hasn't been able to use it much, as the leather strap…
Video: How to improve your polo
Playing polo. Improve your ball skills and get some tip top tips on how to improve your polo
Video: How to identify birdsong
The countryside is burgeoning with birdsong. Listen carefully and learn to identify birdsong and which bird it belongs to