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

GENTLE PLANTINGS AMONG RURAL RELICS • The remnants of a former hop farm create an unusual setting for a Worcestershire garden of swaying grasses and floral splendour

The garden in… July • Kari-Astri Davies replaces a casualty in a shady bed and makes the most of her summer patio show

RUSTLING CASCADES IN THE SHADOWS • The subtle beauty of wafting hakonechloa weaves serenity into shaded retreats

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

CLUSTERS OF SUMMERY POSIES • Bottles, jars, jugs and cups placed in groups are a way to gather small posies and single blooms together to form a dramatic display

FRESH FROM THE POD • Nutritious and vibrant, beans and peas bring both colour and delicate flavours to seasonal lunches

A LAVISH TWIST ON TRADITION • A favourite bake is transformed into light and creamy layers of colour and decorated to impress

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

SWEETENED WITH GOLDEN NECTAR • Natural, syrupy honey adds a taste of summer to a delicious range of sunny delights

TIMELESS BEAUTY IN A TRANQUIL IDYLL • A trio of picturesque Exmoor villages offer chocolate-box thatched cottages and rural charm, set within a spectacular undulating landscape

WOODWORKER’S CRAFT ROOTED IN HIS HOMELAND • Edward Carefoot's mission is to keep alive a style of chair peculiar to Cumbria, handcrafted using traditional skills

In the home

SILKEN BLOOMS • Colourful flowers, stitched with ribbons in summer tones, make a cheerful tactile decoration for the home

TINY SCENES IN LAYERS • Coloured card cut out and arranged in recycled tins creates pretty countryside tableaux, in a project that is both simple and enjoyable

WHISPERS OF WILDLIFE ON A TRAIL TO THE PAST • Nature’s wonders and historical gems intertwine in a walk of discovery through the verdant countryside around Beetham, Cumbria

The countryside in… July • Karen Youngs has a close encounter with a rare raptor on a walk around a reservoir

VITAL MEADOWS BENEATH THE WAVES • Seagrass habitats harbour a wealth of marine life, and these crucial ecosystems also play an important role in combating climate change

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