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
UNFOLDING BEAUTY OF A HILLSIDE GARDEN • As spring arrives, a couple’s labour of love restoring their historic plot reveals itself in every detail, in the rugged Cumbrian countryside
The garden in… March • Kari-Astri Davies seeks out heirloom daffodils and walks among a rainbow collection of hyacinths
VIBRANT FANFARE OF PENDULOUS BLOOMS • With showy clusters of bright flowers, ribes have beauty, resilience and an enduring appeal that deserves a place in the spring garden
In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space
SUPPORTING ROLE • Made from pruning offcuts, these rustic plant stakes provide growing perennials with a frame to bolster their flourishing stems
HYPNOTIC SHADES OF BLUE • Scilla brings both subtle and striking colour to early spring arrangements with its slender petals
FLAVOURSOME BITES • Juicy, succulent meatballs and their tasty alternatives are perfect for family dinners
TIES TO BYGONE BAKES • Sweet and spiced, and twisted into a pretty knot, these treats are said to have links to the Battle of Bosworth
In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes
LAYERED WITH SILKY SWEETNESS • Rich and creamy, with notes of mellow vanilla, custard becomes the star of the show in a variety of dishes
WHERE MOUNTAINS EMBRACE THE SHORE • With its picturesque harbour, dramatic landscape and rich history, Barmouth leaves a lasting impression
TREASURES MOULDED FROM EARTH AND FIRE • A Cornwall-based ceramicist combines centuries-old techniques with striking designs to create tactile, functional pieces that tell a story
In the home • Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in
CASCADE OF COLOUR • Lengths of string bound with yarns in gentle hues create a textural decoration for the home that is full of movement
PASTEL PICK-ME-UPS • Pretty bookmarks ensure a novel can be returned to at the right page, and are perfect as a gift for a friend who loves to read
GHOSTLY HAMLET ON THE HIGH MOORS • A medieval settlement in Dartmoor stands testament to the challenges faced by villagers who once called it home
The countryside in… March • After a wet and chilly start to the month, Karen Youngs discovers signs that spring is on its way after all
WILD ROMANCE • Love is in the air as the coming of spring sees creatures great and small embarking on a quest to find the perfect partner
Readers’ crafts • These pages are dedicated to sharing projects and showcasing the talents of our popular Makes & Bakes group