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.

Dear reader...

Readers’ Letters • Sharing your news and views of country life

Landscape

Our LandScape • The best of the season to inspire and admire

THE HARDWORKING COTTAGE GARDEN • A thatched home in Oxfordshire is surrounded by productive beds of flowers and vegetables, has a fruitful orchard, and provides a peaceful haven for a couple aiming to live sustainably

The garden in... May • Kari-Astri Davies gathers fragrant blooms, sings the praises of big-leaved plants, and finds foxgloves have a mind of their own

TIME TO SHINE FOR STARRY BLOOMS • Compact clematis cultivars burst into life with an abundance of colourful, open-faced flowers, and are ideal for growing in smaller spaces

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

INTRIGUING PATHWAYS • Leading across a lawn or through a border, stepping stones make an attractive walkway in harmony with its surroundings

PUFFED PLUMES OF SWEET FRAGRANCE • The clustered florets of scented lilac bring soft spears of colour to spring arrangements

GOODNESS FRESH FROM THE SEA • Oily fish are not only tasty, succulent and a light spring staple but full of vitamins, minerals and health-boosting fats

BREAKFAST POTS OF SPRING FLAVOUR • Creamy, tangy, and full of seasonal greens, this tasty recipe is the perfect start to the day or a light bite full of sunshine

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

BLISS WITHIN A GOLDEN SHELL • Light and airy, these choux pastries are made all the more opulent when oozing with soft, creamy fillings

TINY CITY ON A WILD PENINSULA • Tucked behind a rugged Welsh coastline and dominated by religious monuments, St Davids’ size belies its importance in history

ARTIST’S AFFINITY TO ALL THINGS NATURE • In her rural Cornwall studio, watercolour painter Natalie Toms lives her dream of bringing to life the countryside creatures surrounding her home

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

SAVING THE PLACE • A pretty felt bookmark embellished with simple motifs is perfect to tuck onto the corner of a page in order to easily pick up the story again

FRAGMENTED PATTERN IN SUBTLE COLOURS • An old chair is given a new lease of life with a decorative seat, using pieces of broken crockery to create designs in muted shades

STEAM JOURNEY INTO THE BLUE • A heritage railway in Sussex transports passengers amid an endless sea of bluebells in a spring spectacular

The countryside in... May • Sarah Ryan finds contentment on a riverside walk as she becomes engrossed in the sounds and scents of spring

WAKING TO SUNSHINE • With other hibernators having been active for weeks, the hazel dormouse is a late riser, appearing in the warmth of May

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