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

SCULPTED BEAUT Y IN A GARDEN OF CONTRASTS • Striking clipped evergreens and loose, swaying grasses form part of the remarkable structure of Lower House garden, on the border between England and Wales, ensuring there is plenty of interest at any time of year

The garden in... November • Kari-Astri Davies clears a carpet of leaves; catches up on some useful reading; and finds bulb buying hard to resist

CASCADING SPRAYS ATOP LOFTY STEMS • Whether backlit by low sun, rimed with frost, or standing ghostlike in the mist, grasses bring a new beauty to the garden at this time of year

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

FOR A RAIN-FREE DAY • Water is a precious resource to collect for hydrating plants in the garden and home

COLOURFUL CURLS • With its array of pink shades, the Bowden lily, or nerine, brings a splash of unexpected brilliance to November arrangements

A BITE FROM THE BLUE • Veined cheeses add extra tang as well as velvety richness to both sweet and savoury seasonal treats

SWEETNESS ALL WRAPPED UP • A traditional suet pudding encasing swirls of sticky jam and served with rich and creamy custard is comfort in a bowl

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

STEEPED IN FRUITY FLAVOUR • These favourites will taste extra special when allowed to mature as well as saving time as Christmas approaches

PEPPER POT TOWERS ABOVE AN ELEGANT GEORGIAN TOWN • Nestling in the rolling East Midlands countryside, Southwell has grown up around a splendid limestone minster and has links to Royalty, literature and a popular cooking apple

FLOORS FIRED FROM THE EARTH • Traditional terracotta tiles, or pamments, are handmade in Norfolk using local clay in a process that has remained unchanged for centuries, making them well suited to historic buildings and period properties

SUSPENDED IN SOFT HAMMOCKS • Made from the simple granny square, these charming crochet plant holders are easy to make, adding muted autumnal tones to the home

TINY SLIPPERS WITH FESTIVE SPARKLE • Fashioned from soft felt in rich tones, and embellished with beads and pretty ribbons, this bejewelled footwear makes unusual decorations

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

THE PLEASURES OF A WELL-STOCKED PANTRY • Before the advent of tinned produce and the domestic refrigerator, this small room played an important part in the storage and preservation of food, and still has a valuable role in today’s kitchen

The countryside in... November • Karen Youngs revels in the riches of woodland in autumn and discovers how a bird is instrumental in promoting new growth

BRINGING HOME THE PARTRIDGE • Restoring farmland in Cambridgeshire to its pre-war glory, with hedges, grassland and wild field margins, has led to the return of a host of wildlife, including a once familiar game bird

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