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

SOFTNESS IN A GARDEN SET AMONG STONE • For more than four decades, the owners of a former Lake District farmhouse have drawn inspiration from the landscape, with swaying grasses, dappled colour and tranquil water that sit comfortably at the foot of the fells

The garden in... October • Kari-Astri Davies enjoys luscious delights in autumn while preparing for winter and buying for spring.

SMOKE AND FIRE • With its fuzzy, silken stems creating a misty haze and blazing leaves filling branches with colour, cotinus makes a stunning impact in the autumn garden

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

AUTUMN’S CARPET IS THE SOIL’S FRIEND • In the circle of life, leaf litter is gathered and stored to decay into a mulch which invigorates the earth and promotes plant growth

MIDNIGHT PEARLS • Sloe berries adorn prickly stems with their dusty, jet colour, adding dark beauty to autumn arrangements

EARTHY TREASURES RICH IN SAVOURY FLAVOUR • Mushrooms of all shapes and sizes, fresh from the field, are perfect for a variety of tasty and filling autumn suppers

ORCHARD PETALS ENCASED IN GOLD • Sweet, tangy apples make a striking dessert when turned into delicate flowers within a buttery pastry tray

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

DARK, SMOOTH AND DEEPLY SWEET • With its rich, caramel taste tempered by a hint of bitterness, black treacle makes a luxurious addition to bakes, bread and roasts

COLOURFUL HARVEST • A farm has overcome challenges to establish a thriving vegetable business in harmony with Suffolk’s wildlife

BURNISHED SHORES OF A SHIMMERING LOCH • With its bonnie banks enriched by October’s light, and its magical water studded with islands, Loch Lomond overflows with natural beauty to explore

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

VIBRANT LAYERS ON COPPER ADORNMENTS • Hammering texture onto glowing metal and building colour with enamel, jeweller Justine Nettleton creates pieces reflecting both nature and autumnal colour

CUSHIONS MADE FOR A WARMING CUP • These useful, simple to sew coasters not only protect tabletops from hot drinks enjoyed as the days turn chillier, but make pretty presents too

SEASON CAPTURED IN RICH MOTIFS • An oak tree leaf provides inspiration for a variety of simple crafts celebrating the colour and symbol of autumn

The countryside in... October • A multitude of mushrooms, and nuts in leathery jackets, abound. Sarah Ryan gets to know some of them, for better or for worse

BANDS OF COLOUR IN A NATURAL WONDER • The spectacular striped cliffs of Hunstanton on the Norfolk coast tell a story of global upheaval, and they still have secrets to reveal

DAINTY BREED LOVED BY MONARCHS • Trusting and gentle, the King Charles spaniel has proved a favourite companion among royalty as well as a characterful pet

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