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

COLOUR FLOWING INTO THE FOOTHILLS • A garden surrounded by the Scottish Grampians blends seamlessly with the landscape, thanks to thoughtful design and the use of natural materials

The garden in... August • Kari-Astri Davies ponders kniphofia gains and losses, a tricky north-facing border and the lack of dainty gladioli cultivars

THE BUTTERFLY’S FAVOURITE • With a profusion of tiny, nectar-rich florets irresistible to pollinators, colourful, honey-scented buddlejas attract wildlife to gardens large and small

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

THE ART OF PLANTS • Displayed in a picture frame, this upcycling project makes an unusual wall feature of sun-loving succulents

STARS IN THE VEG PATCH • Piercing blue borage is a beautiful and edible flowering herb, adding seasonal sparkle to arrangements from the kitchen garden

COOL INDULGENCES FOR LONG, HOT DAYS • More than just ice cream, these super sundaes are luxuriously decadent and perfect for lingering over as a summer treat

BUNS FILLED WITH FLAVOUR • With a tasty vegetable tang and topped with cheese, these savoury bread rolls are a treat in themselves

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

AN EXTRA LAYER TO SAVOUR • Glazes and marinades are a simple way to add a spicy or fruity flavour to meat as well as dairy and vegetable dishes

HARBOUR TOWN CHARM BETWIXT TWO RIVERS • Winding waters embrace pretty Christchurch on the Dorset coast, where ancient treasures stand silent among the bustling holidaymakers and rippling sails

MAKING THE GRADE WITH WOOD AND WIRE • A lost heritage craft has been resurrected, thanks to the skills of Steve Overthrow, whose handmade riddles and sieves are timeless tools, destined to become the heirlooms of tomorrow

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

A STORY TO TELL • A vintage book makes a textural home for keepsakes and invitations tucked among its fan of folded pages

PLAYING WITH SHAPES • Its straight edges and geometric appeal makes the hexagon a perfect motif for building simple designs to enhance a variety of items for the home

SPECTRAL BEAUTY OF A ONCE MIGHTY BEACON • Worn by waves on the Gower coast in South Wales, an unusual, cast iron lighthouse stands abandoned, but despite its derelict tower – or perhaps because of it – it still captures the imagination

The countryside in... August • Karen Youngs praises the engineering work of a semi-aquatic rodent which is gradually making a comeback in the UK

ATHLETE OF THE FIELD’S SUMMER SERENADE • Camouflaged among the grasses, the chirping of grasshoppers is a familiar sound, with a volume that belies their tiny size. But this is just one of their amazing abilities

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