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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Star Letter

Readers’ Letters • Sharing your news and views of country life

WRITE TO LANDSCAPE

Landscape

Our Land Scape • The best of the season to inspire and admire

LOCHSIDE GEMS IN A CROFT GARDEN • The owners of a traditional Highland home have made the most of its far-reaching views with softly hued plantings from exotic climes, which meld with the stunning landscape

SUE AND WILL’S FAVOURITE LATE SUMMER PLANTS

The garden in... August • Kari-Astri Davies is inspired by an expert, fascinated by mulberries and looking forward to a fruitful harvest

AUGUST POSY

UNRIVALLED INTRICACY OF AN EXOTIC CLIMBER • Fast-growing passion flowers scrambling over a wall or trellis add colour, texture and pattern unlike any other garden plants

IMITATION EGGS

RECOMMENDED SPECIES AND CULTIVARS

PASSION OF CHRIST

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

SHIMMERING FOIL FOR BOLD BORDERS • Silvery foliage rippled with deeply coloured veins is a perfect contrast to summer’s brightest blooms, adding luminosity to the garden

JEWELLED SPEARS • With their rod-like stems and deep, frilled flowers, gladioli add stature and flamboyance to arrangements in a vibrant array of colours

SPRINKLED WITH THE TASTE OF SUMMER • Petals and herbs provide pretty, colourful garnishes as well as delicate flavour to botanical bakes, which are perfect for a sunny day

DELICATE FLAKES IN GOLDEN PARCELS • Perfect for a summer lunch, this twist on a traditional pasty is full of subtle shellfish and salmon flavour, combined with fluffy mashed potato and served with a piquant dip

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

VIBRANT BELLS WITH A SWEET TASTE • Shiny red, golden and green peppers add bold colour to a variety of light summer dishes and accompaniments

FIELDS OF PURE GOLD • A cereal farm and flour mill grows organic and heritage grain within the natural constraints of the land

MYSTERIOUS PAST OF THE HILLSIDE HORSES • Carved into the rolling, chalky landscape, Wiltshire’s giant white equines are a fascinating draw to this rural county and an enduring presence watching over communities through the centuries

THE WHITE HORSE TRAIL

VALLEY OF THE STONES

THE GREAT FIRE OF MARLBOROUGH

BARBURY CASTLE

NOURISHED WITH NATURE’S CLEANSERS • A soap maker in rural Sussex uses garden herbs and home-produced honey in an eco-friendly and gentle skincare range

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

SENT WITH A RAINBOW FLOURISH • Envelopes, cards and tags adorned in vibrant, swirling patterns made with watercolours add a personal touch to gifts and messages

COMFORT CLOSE TO HAND • Easy to make, these pretty carry cushions are perfect for storing essentials on a countryside walk or for resting on and basking in the sunshine

ADJUSTMENTS

CONSTANT BEAUTY • Pressing flowers is a simple, absorbing and rewarding pastime, where colour and form are captured at their best to enjoy beyond the plant’s natural life

TEXTURED WALLS IN ANCIENT STONE • Traditional flintwork can add shine, colour and a rugged appeal to buildings and ornamental features, and...