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

BOUNDLESS IMPACT IN A PINT-SIZED HAVEN • Tucked behind a cottage in a pretty Kent seaside town is a peaceful garden brimful with colour and fragrance that belies its small proportions

The garden in... July • Kari-Astri Davies contemplates fragrant hostas, puzzles over a missing ‘lady’, and needs help in locating a cultivar

PASSION AND ENERGY OF A SPIRITED GARDENER • Immortalised in a spectral plant bearing her name, Ellen Willmott’s exceptional achievements have sometimes been overshadowed by her reputation as a prickly eccentric, but this remarkable woman deserves to be remembered for what she really was: a gardening genius of her time

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

A HAVEN FOR BEES • A simple-to-make, decorative post provides welcome nesting holes for solitary nectar gatherers in search of a sanctuary among the blooms

TOUSLED BLOOMS THREADED WITH GREEN • Cool-hued flowers surrounded by a ruff of feathery foliage makes nigella a delight to behold, and its puffed seedpods add sculptural form to arrangements

SLICES OF SUNSHINE • The smooth-skinned version of a peach, golden nectarines add colour and delicious sweetness to recipes perfect for the season

SUBTLE HINT OF LEMON • Aromatic verbena leaves lend a light, fresh flavour to a moist loaf cake drizzled with icing, making for a tantalising treat

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

SAUSAGES WITH EXTRA SIZZLE • Synonymous with breakfasts and barbecues, the humble banger is given a summery lift in these recipes which show off its versatility

ISLAND GEM WHERE TIME SLOWS DOWN • Rugged and unspoiled, the tiny Channel Island of Sark boasts azure bays, night skies studded with stars, and a gentle pace of life with not a car in sight

PAPER BIRDS TAKE GRACEFUL FLIGHT • The intricate kinetic sculptures of Yorkshire artist Lucy Jean Green mimic the gentle movement of their real-life avian counterparts

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

CHEERY SPOTTED POTS • Flavourful herbs grown in terracotta planters are simply adorned with colourful painted ladybird motifs

GOSSAMER PASTEL WRAP • Knitted in lightweight yarn, with a subtle rainbow colour change, this delicate, lacy shawl is the perfect fit for summer evenings

ON GOLDEN PATHS TO ANCIENT WOODS AND SWIRLING WATER • A circular walk amid the glorious Yorkshire Dales takes in delightful Grassington, rugged outcrops, rare habitats and a dancing river

The countryside in... July • Sarah Ryan discovers fragile treasures on a sun-filled afternoon walk with sparkling river views and welcome woodland shade

BOLD, BRAZEN DENIZEN OF BOTH LAND AND SEA • With its smart, besuited appearance, golden bill, and loud, harsh cries, the intelligent and resourceful Herring gull is one of the most familiar sights and sounds of the seaside, and its behaviour is nothing short of fascinating

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