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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Our LandScape • The best of the season to inspire and admire
FORM AND FLOW IN A TIERED GARDEN • Stepped layers of fresh green topiary and soft May hues cascade from the foot of Millgate House in North Yorkshire
AUSTIN AND TIM’S FAVOURITE PLANTS
The garden in... May • Kari-Astri Davies is dazzled by colour, brightening up the vegetable plot and planting up pots for summer
INSPIRED TO GO WILDER
FLAMBOYANT BLOOMS WITH SILKEN FRILLS • Bold and fulsome, oriental poppies stand tall in the late spring borders, flaunting their swirling skirts and ink blot markings
A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP
RECOMMENDED VARIETIES
PLANTING PARTNERS
In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space
MINIATURE WETLAND TO WELCOME WILDLIFE • A garden pond, however small, will attract water-loving visitors as well as birds and hedgerow creatures, and makes a perfect outdoor project
SAFETY FIRST
HOW TO CREATE A SIMPLE CONTAINER POND
PLANTS FOR A WILDLIFE POND
TINY POUCHES OF SATIN • With its heart shape and soft cerise hue, dicentra adds droplets of colour to delicate May arrangements
LIGHT AND FRESH • Succulent, flaky and flavoursome, these dishes highlight the versatility of fish and are perfect for spring suppers
In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes
DELICACY FROM BYGONE DAYS • Popular from the 17th to 19th centuries, flummery is a creamy moulded dessert perfect for gracing the spring table
SWEET BAKES WITH A TWIST • These tantalising cheesecakes and pastries include vegetables, herbs, wine and even a pinch of salt
A ROYAL HERITAGE
THE NATURAL DAIRY • A Suffolk family farm advocates pure, raw milk products that are both rich in protein and full of flavour
Baked Baron Bigod with garlic and herbs
JEWEL IN A VALE FULL OF BLOSSOM • The picturesque market town of Evesham, with its battle stories and ancient abbey, is enhanced by the soft blooms of fruit trees in May
TITHE BARN
BLOSSOM TRAIL
BRINGING METAL TO LIFE • Highland artist Helen Denerley creates fluidity and movement with scrapyard pieces in her lifelike animal sculptures
In the home • Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in
BRIGHT AND BOLD • From old to new, a simple wooden chair is lifted with a fresh lick of paint in a spring colour to give it a seasonal update
POCKETS OF SPRING • A miniature garden made from felted soft-hued blooms and stripy bees creates a pretty display in a vintage cup or jug
CIRCLET OF SOFT PASTEL BEADS • Remnants of yarn left over from previous projects can be fashioned into a pretty necklace using a simple crochet pattern
HAUNTING RELICS ON A RUGGED TRAIL • The remains of Cornwall’s tin mining prowess can be discovered on a wild coastal walk
LEVANT MINING DISASTER
RICHARD TREVITHICK: ‘FATHER OF STEAM’
The countryside in... May • Sarah Ryan enjoys a multitude of spring flowers and a winged orchestra just a few steps from her house
FEISTY WATER BIRD WITH A FLASH OF RED • With its distinctive...