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

JEWEL BOX GARDEN OF PATTERN AND SHEEN • Whether gilded by winter sun or silvered by frost, Manor House is surrounded by gems, from glimmering beech to crystalline hedges and filigree metalwork to ornate pathways

The garden in... January • Kari-Astri Davies looks back at the restoration of a castle garden and has mixed feelings over growing ivy

BOLD, BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL • Dynamic houseplants bring colour, shape and drama to a variety of spaces in the home, making a showy display during the winter months, with their lush greenery

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

FRAGRANT DISPLAY FULL OF PROMISE • With their gentle colour and delicious perfume, narcissus bulbs bring a touch of spring to the home to brighten colder days

LASTING TRAILS OF GLOSSY GREEN HEARTS • Ubiquitous and enduring, ivy proves versatile for incorporating into arrangements; its pointed leaves etched with delicate tracery

WINTER’S FRESH TANG • Sharply sweet citrus flavours perk up seasonal dishes, from comforting soup to a satisfying bake, as well as adding bite to meats and salads

GATHERINGS WITH FIZZ • A cocktail full of bubbles, with a fresh fruit flavour, is perfect to share with family and friends

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

RICH SWEETNESS IN A LUSTROUS FRUIT • Exotic and luxurious, dates, with their leathery skin and caramel flavour, add softness and texture to all manner of delights

RECIPE FROM THE PAST • Steeped in history, a cosy Bath teahouse keeps the skills of a popular baker alive with her versatile bun

FORTIFIED LAND WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE • Atmospheric ruins and still majestic castles look over the East Sussex countryside, from a famous battle site to the fishing port of Hastings on the coastal edge of ‘1066 Country’

CRAFTING COMFORT FOR WELL-HEELED FEET • In his seaside workshop, Steven Lowe employs an age-old skill to fashion bespoke lasts and shoe trees in smooth and polished wood for perfectly fitting footwear

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

WOVEN WITH NATURE’S TREASURES • Texture and colour are bound together in a simple circlet holding a row of preserved blooms and delicate grasses to enjoy indoors

TUCKED AWAY IN A HANDY POUCH • Suitable for both a beginner or experienced knitter, this attractive hanging container keeps a variety of items safely stored away

FOREST OF TINY FROSTED TREES • With their arched boughs and glistening leaves, these delicate decorations are simply made with wire and beads

HUNTING FOR CLUES TO A LOST WORLD • From Dorset’s Jurassic Coast to Robin Hood’s Bay, North Yorkshire, rugged shorelines yield treasures from the past, revealing fossilised creatures preserved along Britain’s beaches

The countryside in... January • Sarah Ryan spends time on a misty day getting to know the trees around her home in winter

TOUGH GRAZERS OF THE SNOWY PEAKS • On the unforgiving high land of North Wales, the hardy and spirited Welsh Mountain sheep breed has survived and thrived for...