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 UNFURLS IN A CHERISHED GARDEN • Radiant bulbs and frothy blossom herald the new season in a Somerset haven, reflecting half a century of patience and dedication

The garden in… March • Kari-Astri Davies considers a pair of double-flowered, golden-hued plants treasured by a 17th century botanist

TINY BEAUTIES WITH JOYFUL FACES • Diminutive, varied and wonderfully easy, dwarf daffodils spread early colour through the garden, shining brightly in even the smallest spaces

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

SWEET CROP IN SMALL SPACES • Early spring is the ideal time to plant strawberry plants ready for a succulent harvest

BUNCHES OF CRISP HUES • Muscari, or grape hyacinths, welcome in the spring with their distinctive shape and cool colours, filling the air with fresh scent

NATURAL GOODNESS WITH A NUTTY TASTE • Exceptionally nutritious, buckwheat adds texture and earthy flavour to hearty dishes with rustic appeal

A SPOONFUL OF LOVE • Once part of a special feast on Mothering Sunday, this treat can be enjoyed with family today

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

SWIRLS OF FLAVOUR IN ARTFUL BAKES • Sweet treats are elevated with these eye-catching marbled and rippled cakes and desserts

VALLEY THAT RUNNETH OVER WITH GOLD • In spring, thousands of daffodils illuminate the fields and riverbanks at Farndale, in a corner of North Yorkshire rich in folklore and history

BOLD MOTIFS WITH HISTORY IN EACH FOLD • From Tudor roses to thistles inspired by Mary, Queen of Scots, Duncan Tattersall’s hand-printed textiles draw on heritage and legend

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

CHARACTERFUL FLOCK • Grouped together on a windowsill or side table, a family of woolly sheep are sure to raise a smile as the lambing season peaks

PATTERNS IN NATURE • Tilly Rose reveals how to create a fabric diary filled with simple stitches from an ancient craft and inspired by the changing seasons

EARTHLY TREASURES IN AN ICONIC BLUE • Josiah Wedgwood’s creative spirit transformed British pottery, and his pursuit of beauty and quality still shapes generations of potters today

The countryside in… March • Karen Youngs encounters a couple of bachelors looking for love as the season shifts into spring

LABYRINTHS FULL OF LIFE BELOW GROUND • An unassuming entrance leads to the amazing underworld of rabbits, where social order rules, and every corridor has a purpose

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