The Field Book Of Country Queries – Kerry Lemon

Help is at hand in this charming and invaluable potpourri of questions from the readers of The Field magazine with answers from their knowledgeable columnists. A vast range of subjects is covered from household to garden; sporting lore to legal; animals to natural history and, when the going gets tough, how to make a tipple of beech leaf gin. This book brings together the most practical and intriguing selection of useful information and solutions for dealing with the daily challenges of living in a country house. It will become a gem in every household.Our favourites: why do ladybirds have a different number of spots? How do I clean my grandfather’s stuffed tiger’s head? Which plants should I treat with my used coffee grounds?
 
These are just a few of the queries covered in this charming and invaluable title, filled with questions from readers of The Field, answered by their most knowledgeable columnists for more than 150 years. Filled with quirky illustrations by Kerry Lemon, this meticulously edited book provides an intriguing selection of useful information and solutions on various topics (household, food, drink, gardening, animals, sporting, fishing, and more), which will become a little gem in every household.

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