Outdoor Skills

First day of picking at Denbies Wine Estate, Dorking, Surrey. Viticulturist Duncan McNeill (centre frame) and his team prepare to harvest the first Solaris grapes.The 2016 harvest is anticipated to be exceptional thanks to near perfect growing conditions throughout the summer months and a warm September.

A stay and a skill – learn something new in 2017

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Why you should buy a cordless electric chainsaw!

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Rural people: meet the charcoal burner

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Tree of the Month: the Oak

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How to double dig a veg plot

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Unusual medicinal plants found across Britain

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Learn about the ancient craft of cutting and weaving bulrush

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How to encourage kids to grow their own vegetables

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How to make a bug hotel

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How to: Make a Pooter

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How to Build a Den

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How to go geocaching

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12 ways to make a living in the countryside

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Stay safe in lightning storms