Patrick Galbraith wants shooters and mushroom heads to get along

Its future must be rooted in affection

His paintings have greater depth than fashion has supposed

Rewilding projects will never grow enough to feed the nation. A new model of nature-friendly farming is a better solution

A trio of 20th century novels each offer a different desideratum for the discerning lounger

The tales that show how rural life has changed

A property developer has an idyllic and precious plotland development in his sights

Patrick Galbraith enjoys a frustrating day with dog and gun

Lisa Hilton falls for the rustic charms and continental cuisine of a perfect English pub

Patrick Galbraith laments the increasing loneliness of rural life