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

A GARDEN AWAKENS • Embraced by curves of box hedges and cob walls, the first signs of colour emerge at Caervallack in Cornwall as the seasons gently shift

The garden in... March • Kari-Astri Davies is pining for the perfect mimosa, discovering fashionable dahlias, and ploughing on with sowing seeds

COLOURFUL STRANDS OF SCENTED PLUMES • Across the flat, open fields of Cambridgeshire, rows of tufted blooms stripe the soil and perfume the spring air in the magnificent National Hyacinth Collection tended by Alan Shipp

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

WRIGGLY FRIEND OF EARTH AND GARDEN • The Common earthworm is a familiar sight in the garden, whether burying itself in the ground or squirming among plant debris, and this anatomically simple creature is both an asset for the soil and beneficial to the environment

COMPOSTING WORMS

WANDS OF SUNNY STARS • Stems of golden forsythia bring early sunshine and welcome brightness to arrangements for the home and garden

A FLAVOURFUL SPLASH OF LIQUID GOLD • The addition of white wine to sauces, glazes and cooking juices enhances a variety of spring recipes

HEAVEN IN LUXURIOUS LAYERS • A sweet-lover’s dream, this decadent, buttery sponge is enriched with a favourite fruit for extra flavour

In the Kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

SMOOTH SLICES AS LIGHT AS AIR • Melting mouthfuls of velvety mousse are a delight, whether enjoyed as a spread or filling, or in a sumptuous dessert

HILLSIDE GEMS IN A WALKER’S PARADISE • From the brightly painted streets of Bishop’s Castle to the tiny community of Clun and railway heritage of Craven Arms, a corner of Shropshire offers visitors a tranquil haven full of history, wildlife and natural beauty to explore

A FLOCK THAT IS TRULY PART OF THE FAMILY • For generations, a farming legacy has ensured Greyface Dartmoor sheep both thrive and produce wool for crafting

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

HANDY HOOPS • Natural beads strung on wire create pretty hangers for storing or displaying spring accessories

SPRING HUES REFLECTED IN FABRIC AND PAINT • The bright colours of the early days of the new season are celebrated in joyful yellow and blue crafts, using a variety of materials and techniques

GLEAMING CLIFFS HEWN BY WIND AND WAVE • At the mercy of the elements, Flamborough Head, on the Yorkshire coast, is a striking natural wonder of chalk layers teeming with wildlife

The countryside in... March • Sarah Ryan discovers spring is in the air, with birds feathering their nests and singing from the treetops as the days lengthen

Readers’ crafts • These pages are dedicated to sharing projects and showcasing the talents of our popular makes and bakes group