Why has this goldfish swollen up?

Our health writer Jackie Mitchell learns more about this condition. A HERNIA occurs when an internal part of the body (organ or fatty tissue) pushes through a weak spot in its surrounding muscle or ti

In high summer, which species will cope best with the conditions, and which should we perhaps avoid fishing for?

SUMMER IS ARGUABLY the best time of year for pond keepers. The plants are looking beautiful and thriving, the fish are at their most active, and the warmer weather and lighter evenings allow us to spe

Our beloved sport may be relaxing and good for your health, but that’s not to say there aren’t hidden dangers lurking at the waterside…

With high summer beckoning, John Lewis-Stempel reflects on the incomparable richness of pond life and the rewards of pausing to peer into the murky depths on a warm June afternoon

Our panel of expert anglers offers advice for better fishing this month