Landscape Magazine

LandScape magazine is a breath of fresh air, capturing the very best of every season. Every two months, join us to: - Celebrate the joy of the garden - Learn simple seasonal recipes - Enjoy traditional British crafts - Wonder at the beauty of nature and the countryside The magazine is a haven from the pressures of modern living; a chance to slow down... and most importantly, a reminder of the good things in life. Take time to appreciate everything that nature creates and inspires.

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Readers’ Letters • Sharing your news and views of country life

Landscape Magazine

Our LandScape • The best of the season to inspire and admire

WOODLAND GARDEN SPILLS WITH ROMANCE • Strewn with petals and threaded with a sparkling stream, Lukesland in Devon is a testament to one family’s dedicated nurturing

The garden in… May • Kari-Astri Davies looks back at Tudor blooms, considers the merits of lupins, and plants blueberry lookalikes

LOVE BLOOMS IN THE BORDERS • With their captivating flowers cascading from arching stems, bleeding hearts have charmed plant-lovers for centuries

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

SCENT OF HERBS IS HANGING IN THE AIR • Made with recycled timber, this suspended plant pot holder keeps culinary ingredients close at hand and creates a fragrant patio feature

CROP OF SCENTED BEAUTIES • Delicate, chalice-shaped blooms of apple blossom add subtle colour and sweet perfume to spring arrangements

FRESHNESS IN EVERY MOUTHFUL • From vibrant greens to delicate fish, these light but tangy recipes are evocative of the season

TOPPED WITH TENDER SPEARS • Perfect for a tasty breakfast or light spring lunch, this colourful dish is quick and easy to make

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

DRESSED IN PINK • These pretty, fruity and fragrant bakes are blushed with colour and make delectable treats to share

WHIMSICAL JEWEL IS A VILLAGE FOR PLEASURE • With its colourful façades, lush gardens and striking views, Portmeirion belongs on the Italian Riviera, but this work of art was built in Wales

STARK BEAUTY HEWN FROM THE SLOPES • High above the waters of Llyn Padarn, Dinorwig’s haunting quarry ruins bear witness to the men who carved slate out of the mountainside

In the home • Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in

ANCIENT ART REVEALS THE JOY OF NATURE • Marie-Thérèse King uses wax and dyes to create bold and intricate batik pieces that celebrate the rich biodiversity of our countryside

A VIEW ON SPRINGTIME • Pastel windows crafted from lolly sticks and simply decorated look out onto a joyful season

COVERS WOVEN IN SILKEN RIBBONS • Inspired by May Day festivities, this absorbing craft uses an age-old pattern to create pretty cushions for the spring home

FROM THE WARDROBE TO PRIDE OF PLACE • An old household staple is decorated to give it a new purpose

FRINGES DIPPED IN VIBRANT COLOUR • Made with simple cotton string, these eye-catching tassels bring a touch of elegance to a variety of craft projects

DANCING ON AIR • With a fiery body and delicate wings, the Large Red damselfly dazzles in the spring sunshine, but its story begins long before it takes flight

The countryside in… May • As fox cubs emerge from their dens, Karen Youngs celebrates an adaptable animal that divides opinion

THE MIGHTY TREE OF LIFE • Shaping legends and landscapes for centuries, the dignified ash is a quiet champion of biodiversity that is fighting for survival

Readers’ crafts • These pages are dedicated to sharing projects and showcasing the talents of our popular Makes & Bakes group