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

LEGACY PEAKS UNDER AUTUMN’S SPELL • The gardens at Gravetye Manor in West Sussex come alive as the seasons shift, showing William Robinson’s wild planting in all its glory

The garden in… September • Kari-Astri Davies visits a garden full of spectacular late colour and praises shrubby salvias for their generosity

LOFTY SPIRES WRAPPED IN SOFTNESS • With their clusters of nectar-rich blooms atop slender stems, persicarias bring surprising hues to the early autumn garden

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

GOLDEN DRUMSTICKS • With their bright yellow flower heads, craspedia inject shape and texture into September arrangements

RELISHING THE HARVEST’S BOUNTY • Make the most of the abundance of ripe produce with delicious preserves to savour

A SLICE OF SPICE • Under a golden pastry topping is a delicious filling with a hint of heat as the days begin to cool

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

JUICY FRUITS COME OUT ON TOP • Topsy-turvy bakes bring sweet orchard flavours to the fore in satisfying desserts and cakes for the September table

TIMELESS CHARM WHERE WATERS MEET • Tiverton's past comes alive against the backdrop of autumn’s colours, with its ancient castle, enduring traditions, and scenic canal

ECHOES OF THE PAST WOVEN IN WILLOW • Clare Revera’s passion for weaving has led her to resurrect traditional styles of Welsh baskets, bringing a heritage craft to the fore

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

BOLD ANGLES • Colourful coasters are made using a simple tapestry technique in geometric patterns

SCENES STITCHED FROM THE FOREST • Bold and bright, these felt brooches add cheer when worn on autumn days

ROYAL ROLE FOR MASTER OF THE BAY • Michael Wilson, the King's Guide to the Sands, leads walkers safely across treacherous Morecambe Bay, continuing a tradition dating back to Henry VIII

The countryside in… September • Karen Youngs spots a giant of the avian world on a clifftop walk along the coast as the days start to cool

PRECIOUS BEASTS OF THE WEST COUNTRY • The rich chestnut coats and gentle nature of Red Ruby cattle have made them a beloved fixture in the Devon landscape for centuries

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