Nothing ruins a good day more than wet and cold feet, which is why having good gumboots is a must. If an army marches on its stomach (according to Napoleon)…
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How to clean your hip flask
The season is upon us and as the temperature drops, there’s nothing like a tot of something warming. But have you ever had a sip of your best brewed sloe…
The best hip flasks. Sip with style
Hip flasks have been reviving those in the field for centuries. Nothing seals the sporting bond better than the hand proffering a full flask, preferably with something homemade inside. Flasks…
Best Shooting Coats
Choosing the best shooting coat is an important decision for any sportsman but The Field is here to help. However, before plunging into our look at shooting coats, be sure…
How to make a bird feeder crow-proof
Query There seems to be an abundance of crows eating from our bird feeder. Is there any way to stop this? I had been concerned about squirrels feasting but had…
The best picnic blankets around picked out by The Field
Picnic blankets help bring together two of the great joys of life: good food and the great outdoors. With the arrival of spring our minds turn to picnics, sports days,…
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…
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…
Hare mythology: why we’re all mad for hares
Hares are surrounded by myth. The hare is an ancient and mystical creature, and its March courtship rituals are 'mad'
Sporting Artist: Georgea Blakey
At the end of a British winter it is hard to associate our dogs and horses with glamour, so the work of Georgea Blakey is like a ray of sunshine…