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

WONDER AND WHIMSY IN A FAIRY TALE GARDEN • Snaking moats of inky water, lawns studded with playful topiary, and a castle-like home have made Beckley Park a magical haven for three generations of a family

The garden in... November • As plants subside, Kari-Astri Davies is searching for shade to protect them from future hot spells

TONGUES OF FIRE IN A LEAFY CLIMBER • With its bright foliage cloaking the garden in blazing tones, the crimson glory vine is a welcome sight in the colder days of November

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

ENDURING POCKET OF RURAL GREEN • A selection of plants potted together in shades of a single colour replicates the countryside in miniature

ETHEREAL BEAUTY OF FRAGILE BLOOMS • With their papery petals and subdued palette, dried hydrangeas reveal new textures and colours as nature takes its course

VERSATILE VEGETABLE YIELDING SWEETNESS • Delicately flavoured and full of goodness, parsnips are perfect for hearty suppers, light nibbles and delicious desserts

SLICE OF GOLDEN INDULGENCE • This seasonal dessert with a twist has a crunchy base and soft squash filling to brighten the autumn table

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

A FIRST TASTE OF FESTIVE FLAVOURS • As the season of goodwill approaches, a selection of sweet treats to enjoy is a perfect way to get in the mood for the holiday feast

LOOSE ENDS TIED UP IN A FAN OF COLOUR • An assortment of old neckties are stitched together to create a vibrant, glossy mat

HIKERS’ COSY RETREAT • At the end of a bracing walk, a pub tucked in a valley, where three counties meet, offers welcome fare

RELICS ON A DRAMATIC RIVER HIGHWAY • From a magnificent abbey to a mighty fortress, the deeply carved banks of the winding River Wye offer incredible views over a glowing wooded landscape

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

GLOWING VESSELS FROM SKILLED HANDS • Metalworker Rob Fuller follows a tradition passed down from his ancestors to shape copper into burnished pieces that capture the beauty of the past

DRIPPING WITH TREASURED TRINKETS • Delicately adorned to reflect the jewellery it holds, a simple coat hanger is transformed into a pretty display

DAINTY DESIGNS RIPPLED WITH TEXTURE • Unwanted corrugated packaging can be used in a variety of easy to make decorative and eco-friendly items for the home

MESSAGES HIDDEN IN STITCHES FROM THE PAST • Samplers, with their exquisite designs painstakingly worked with needle and thread, not only allowed young women to practise their skills, but gave them the opportunity to express their thoughts

The countryside in... November • Sarah Ryan meets a giant in the woods, where she savours the last of autumn’s colour and the stillness of a hidden pool

LEAPING SALMON’S JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME • Travelling from the sea upriver to spawn, the Atlantic salmon bounds through the water, overcoming obstacles and adapting to change, to reach its familiar breeding ground

Readers’ crafts • These pages...