Outdoor Skills

Making a fire

Woodfire guide: history of the fire, how to light and best wood to burn

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Food and Recipes

British apple guide: traditional apple varieties and recipe ideas, plus how to grow your own tree

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Stargazing guide: Britain’s dark sky sites, best places to stargaze, plus how to get started

Yellow lichen means no air pollution

Guide to Britain’s lichens – what are they, where to find and how to identify

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How to force bulbs

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Guide to Alabama rot dog disease: How to spot the signs and protect your dog

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Podcast: Why a wood burning stove warms you more than an open fire

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Guide to rockpooling: how to get started, where to go, and essential equipment

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How to predict the weather forecast using clouds

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Britain’s best forest and adventure camps for children

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How to protect yourself against midges this summer

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The allotment diary: summer drought

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A beginner’s guide to native British wildflowers

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How to make a plant wigwam