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.

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

Landscape

Our LandScape • The best of the season to inspire and admire

ENDURING COLOUR IN A COTTAGE GARDEN • In a secluded corner of rural Dorset, hillside borders bursting with vibrant plantings ensure they shine brightly as summer gives way to autumn

The garden in... September • As summer effortlessly gives way to autumn, Kari-Astri Davies finds vibrant colour in a Victorian favourite

AUTUMN BORDERS STRUNG WITH GEMS • With their papery, parasol-shaped flowers nodding among lush foliage, abutilon bring drops of welcome colour as the garden fades

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

AGEING GRACEFULLY • As their patina rusts through exposure to the elements, metal objects take on a different kind of beauty, at one with the autumn garden

FIRECRACKER BLOOMS • French marigolds, flushed with hot colour, bring a richness to floral arrangements as the days begin to mellow

FLAVOUR OF THE HEDGEROW • Steeped in dark juices and studded with jewelled fruit, these tangy recipes make the most of early autumn’s blackberry crop

HEARTY SUPPER FROM THE FIELD • Rich duck, cooked in deep red wine, and earthy root vegetables combine for a satisfying autumnal treat

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

GOLDEN YIELD • Full of goodness, and with a delicate, buttery flavour, sweet potatoes are both vibrant and versatile

NECTAR OF THE VINES • Grapes ripened on the sunny slopes of a Devon winery begin their journey to the table once picked in September

OLD WORLD CHARM IN CANAL COUNTRY • A trip along the waterways winding through Shropshire reveals picturesque market towns, a brewing legacy and a park of surprises

MOORLAND MOTIFS BOUND IN CLAY • Inspired by the Devon landscape surrounding her studio, Jacqueline Leighton Boyce crafts rustic ceramics reflecting nature’s simple beauty

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

KALEIDOSCOPE OF COLOURFUL MOSAICS • Old charts used for selecting different shades of paint for a room can be transformed into pretty montages to adorn a wall

A PLACE TO REST FOR MAN’S BEST FRIEND • Made from an old suitcase, this attractive dog bed is both charming and a comforting refuge for furry companions

HANDY CARRY BAGS MADE TO LAST • Practical and eye-catching, these sturdy, reusable pouches in natural fabric are perfect for holding loose fruit and veg

The countryside in... September • As nights lengthen and fruits ripen, Sarah Ryan gets to know a leafy provider of food, medicine, cord and cloth

WATERSIDE PATH WHERE TRAINS RUMBLED • Passing bridges and bays along a converted railway line from Dolgellau to the broad sands of Barmouth, the Mawddach Trail follows the last stages of a river as it opens to the sea

THE WORLD THROUGH ANIMALS’ EYES • The visual capabilities of different creatures vary, depending on how nature has adapted their eyesight to help them survive and thrive

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

WISE OLD OWL HANGING ON THE WALL • This characterful macramé bird, perched between...