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

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