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shooting from a high seat

Shooting from a high seat is not for everyone but it is an ideal way to control deer numbers and provides a sound base for a first shot with a rifle at live quarry. Purists will say that shooting deer from a high seat is not proper stalking and to…

muddy dog

For a dog, the finest perfume is eau de fox, essence of dung … anything is better than smelling clean. But having a dog smell lingering in your car isn’t the pleasantest way to enjoy a journey. So we’ve asked around those in the know and discovered some remedies to…

An elegant vase of tulips, albeit with some going droopy

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 they do not seem to last long when cut for the house. Can you suggest ways to prevent them looking…

A springer spaniel 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 victim. Friends have recommended an array of hot condiments, all of which have failed. How can we stop our dog…

Boxes of old slides and cine film in cardboard boxes

Question I have a box of old cine films and an assortment of slide photographs that I’m keen to update for my family to enjoy, before it’s too late. Unfortunately, I do not know where to start as I am hopeless with technology. You kindly helped a friend in the…

Before settling down to read how to keep your Christmas poinsettia looking good longer, do take a look at more of The Field‘s fabulous festive content including luxury advent calendars, the best Christmas crackers, countryside Christmas cards and the best Christmas puddings. If you’ve still got Christmas presents to buy,…

A black top hat alongside a leather top hat box

Question I have a top hat box in need of refurbishment inside and out. Could you recommend someone who would be able to carry out this work? Answer It is becoming considerably harder to find specialists in this area who can carry out good-quality work. As most top hat boxes…

Clothes moths love fine fibres, such as these cashmere jumpers

It’s a before and after situation. Once you have opened a wardrobe door to discover a favourite cashmere sweater or faithful bit of tweed resembling macramé, your relationship with moths changes forever. A flutter of dusty beige will send you running for the mothballs and putting your dry cleaner on…