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

SPRING EXUBERANCE IN A STRUCTURED GARDEN • Set among the Cumbrian fells, and sheltered by old stone walls and clipped hedges, Summerdale is an elegant blend of formal features and natural planting

The garden in... April • Kari-Astri Davies is entranced by auriculas, surrounded by feathery ferns and catching up with spring tasks

ELEGANT BLOOM THAT INSPIRED POETS • Fresh and fragrant, the exquisite flowers of spring’s Narcissus poeticus are both simple and striking, fuelling legends and attracting the attention of literary greats

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

SHAPELY SUPPORTS FOR CLIMBERS • A structure for climbing plants to grow up can be easily made from simple materials already in the garden

FRAGILITY OF EMERGING BEAUTY • Dainty spring flowers paired with delicate eggshells combine to create decorations in soft hues which epitomise the freshness of the season

TWISTS ON A FAVOURITE • Golden and juicy, roast chicken is made all the more mouth-watering when enriched with added flavour

RICH IN THE TASTE OF SPRING • Buttery and golden, this delicious loaf is seasoned with fresh herbs and enhanced by a tangy, savoury accompaniment on each flavour-filled slice

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

DELECTABLE TREATS FOR EASTER • Chocolate is synonymous with this time of year, and these tempting delights bring its rich, deep sweetness to the fore

GREEN VALLEY SCOURED BY ITS MINING PAST • In the Derbyshire Dales, hidden tunnels and shafts, and the rugged stone of abandoned quarries reflect the industrial heritage of tight-knit communities

ARTIST BRINGS NATURE’S ARCHITECTURE TO LIFE • With her eye for fine detail and fascination for botany, Susan Ogilvy paints illustrations of birds’ nests with precise accuracy, revealing the intricacies of these tiny, carefully constructed residences in all their glory

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

SET WITH NATURAL SIMPLICITY • Cushioning cork tiles or offcuts are easily transformed into pretty, woven egg-shaped place mats, perfect for an Easter feast with family or friends

SOFTLY CUPPED IN WOVEN STRANDS • Spring flowers sit in tiny crochet baskets, made with an array of materials salvaged from the home and garden

TINY ISLE WHERE PILGRIMS FLOCKED • Rising from the sea just off the coast of North Wales, Bardsey Island once attracted thousands of Christians to its revered monastery. Today it is a colourful wildlife haven with ancient treasures to discover

The countryside in... April • Sarah Ryan is relishing brighter days, foraging for salad ingredients, and keeping the woods tidy

IMPRESSIVE RITUAL OF A MIGHTY GROUSE • Fanning his tail and uttering a peculiar call, the elusive, but eye-catching, male capercaillie performs his courtship display in spring

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