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

SOOTHING GREEN IN A STORYBOOK GARDEN • A tiny Sussex cottage wrapped in woodland is surrounded by naturalistic plantings with hidden havens in their midst to while away lazy summer days

The garden in... June • Kari-Astri Davies is tangled up in roses, admiring a determined wild flower, and spotting both welcome and unwelcome guests

PLANTS WITH BITE • Beguiling and otherworldly, insect-feasting carnivorous plants are both striking in appearance and fascinating in their nature

PLANT NAMES MADE SIMPLE FOR ALL • Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus formalised the centuries-old system for labelling species employing a logical method, which is still used by gardeners today

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

BILLOWY PETALS BURNING BRIGHT • The colourful flowers of Californian and Icelandic poppies, from white, with a lemon centre, through fiery orange to hot-red, bring a splash of warming summer sunshine to arrangements

INKY BERRIES BRING TASTE OF SUMMER • With their dark juice and bead-like fruit, blueberries add colour and a light, sweet flavour to a variety of seasonal dishes

SPICY BRUNCH FAVOURITE • A classic rice and fish recipe is given a twist by using curried quinoa and an alternative to haddock in a dish to set the day off to a satisfying start

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

FRY-UPS WITH FLAVOUR • Fritters with a tangy accompaniment are a way of combining ingredients in a pan for a tasty, easy snack or light lunch

GINGERBREAD CAPITAL OF THE LOWLANDS • In the starkly beautiful Norfolk Fens, the historic town of Downham Market, with its russet carrstone buildings, rises above peaceful waterways under vast summer skies

SILKS SUFFUSED WITH NATURE’S PALETTE • Using the colours from plants to make her dyes, and inspired by the landscape around her, Sian Cornish produces beautiful ribbons to enhance bouquets and gifts, adding a luxurious touch to those special occasions

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

WATCHFUL OWL TO WHISTLE IN THE WIND • An old metal cheese grater and cupcake tins, strung with cutlery or bottle openers, makes for a characterful chimer to hang in the garden

A CHERISHED PATTERN • The bold checks of popular gingham fabric bring summer cheer to a range of craft projects for both home and garden

WATERSIDE WALK TO A RUGGED SHORE • A countryside route follows the course of a brook to the sea, taking in historic ruins, natural beauty and geological wonders along the Glamorgan Heritage Coast

The countryside in... June • Sarah Ryan enjoys wild June meadows, discovers a well-disguised diner, and spies a duck family outing

LEAFY NESTS BUILT BY INGENIOUS BEES • Scalloped cut-outs on summer foliage are a sure sign that a leaf-cutter bee has been at work gathering materials for its nest. But this does not harm the plant and there is good reason to encourage these resourceful insects into the garden

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