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

BILLOWING TIERS IN A HILLTOP SANCTUARY • With views of expansive parkland and the East Sussex coast, a hidden garden overflows with exuberant late summer colour

The garden in… August • Kari-Astri Davies thins out a patch of trees, extols the virtues of hardy begonias, and harvests the season’s first tomatoes

GRAND FINALE OF SHIMMERING PETALS • With their delicate blooms and robust foliage, elegant Japanese anemones provide an enduring spectacle

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

LATE SUMMER BURNS BRIGHT • With their sultry petals and button-like centres, heleniums bring fulsome colour to the August garden

FLAVOUR AT THE HELM • Loaded with both savoury and sweet fillings, buffet-style boats are perfect for summer gatherings

BREAD BASKET PACKED WITH LAYERS • Perfect for dining al fresco on a sunny day, this super-sized, colourful sandwich alternative is a meal in itself made for sharing

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

PERFECTLY FORMED • Moulds inspire creative cookery in these shapely sweet treats, which are both pretty and delicious

CAPTIVATING HOLY ISLE RULED BY THE TIDES • As the sea withdraws, Lindisfarne's causeway emerges from the water, beckoning visitors to explore a wild island rich in religious history

FLEETING BEAUTY IMPRINTED IN CLAY • Louise Condon’s botanical ceramics capture the essence of nature in each handcrafted piece

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

VEG ACCOMPANIMENT • Napkins embroidered with pods of bright green peas will refresh any summer table or make an ideal gift for a gardener friend

SUNNY FACES TO LIGHT UP THE DAY • A symbol of summer, the sunflower will raise a smile when incorporated into crafts for the home or greetings for loved ones

GUARDING NATURE’S PRECIOUS VETERANS • Arborists are playing a crucial role as custodians of some of the UK’s most venerated trees, whose canopies support a myriad of wildlife

The countryside in… August • Karen Youngs takes a stroll along a tow-path where there is plenty to see both in and out of the water

THE SECRET LIVES OF SEASHELLS • From the curvaceous whelk to the frilled Pelican’s Foot, these works of art offer clues to understanding the marine environment

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