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

BOLD COLOUR IN A GARDEN OF CHANGE • In rural Essex, black timbered barns amplify colour in a dynamic garden guided by a restless love of planting and perpetual renewal

The garden in… April • Kari-Astri Davies considers the origins of her inherited plants and experiments with dahlia seeds

LUMINOUS HUES BEDAZZLE THE BORDER • April’s palette turns electric when euphorbias unleash their vivid colours, often outlasting and outshining other spring favourites

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

TEXTURES IN GREEN • A single-colour planting scheme in a recycled wire basket brings simple elegance to the patio

TULIPS BRING SPRING DRAMA • Standing out among the fresh, new tones of the season, these bold blooms inject a riot of colour to liven up floral displays

SAVOURY BITES WITH A HIDDEN SURPRISE • Enveloped in a tasty outer coating, these teatime treats reveal a secret centre which only adds to their appeal

TENDER PARCELS OF GOODNESS • Succulent chicken thighs encasing a medley of fresh vegetables celebrate the season’s flavours

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

SWEETNESS IN GOLDEN BAKES • Glossy buns and soft breads are enhanced with delightful sugary fillings, toppings and dips

A QUIET MAJESTY SET IN STONE • Above the priory ruins and timbered houses of a medieval Shropshire town rises an ancient ridge where industrial relics and nature are entwined

SHIMMERING PETALS IN GLASS AND WIRE • Where garden spills into studio, Holly Parr creates exquisite blooms from beads, capturing their beauty forever using a heritage craft

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

BREAKFAST NESTLED IN A CHEERY CHICKEN • Sitting at the spring table, these feathered friends, simply made from cardboard cartons, are a fun alternative to traditional egg cups

ENDURING BLOOMS TO GIVE WITH LOVE • A bunch of flowers is the classic gift for Mothering Sunday as well as Valentine’s Day, birthdays and anniversaries. These are extra special because, being made from fabric, they will last and last

CENTURIES STITCHED INTO ANCIENT WALLS • At Hellens Manor in Herefordshire, the past is lived, touched, and artfully embroidered into everyday life

The countryside in… April • Karen Youngs is on the lookout for nature’s collectibles during a sunny spring walk

LIVING SHIELDS ON BROAD SHOULDERS • Handsome, chunky and often brightly marked, shieldbugs emerge in spring, quietly shaping the life of hedgerow and garden

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