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

LIVING CANVAS WHERE SEA MEETS SHORE • On a windswept bluff in West Sussex lies an artist’s glorious garden – a quiet triumph shaped by salt spray and shifting tides

The garden in… August • Kari-Astri Davies considers the role of women in hosta breeding, and regrets unlucky impulse purchases

SUMMER REVERIE AMID NECTAR-RICH WHORLS • Scented foliage and the hum of enraptured bees awaken the senses in a garden where monardas, with their shaggy blooms, are the stars

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

DAINTY ORBS IN SHADES OF BLUE • With their spiny, globe-shaped flower heads, echinops bring architectural beauty to the August garden

VIBRANT SUMMER PLATTERS • Making the most of the season’s fresh and tangy bounty, these colourful dishes are perfect for sharing in the sun

INFUSED WITH LIGHT FRAGRANCE • A classic, rich and creamy dessert is given a summery twist by adding a delicate floral flavour

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

A SLICE OF RIPE DELIGHTS • Bursting with juicy sweetness, these tray bakes bring a taste of summer with their jewelled fruit enveloped in gold

PAINTBOX HUES ON A RUGGED ISLAND IDYLL • On Scotland’s western edge, the Isle of Skye is a timeless haven of windswept cliffs, dramatic landscapes, legends and enduring spirit

FLOATING GALLERY OF CASTLES AND ROSES • Celebrating the lasting tradition of canal art, signwriter Meg Gregory transforms the everyday into something extraordinary

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

INTRICATE LACEWORK FROM THE SHORE • Preserved to enhance their shape and colour, fronds of seaweed are transformed into delicate but lasting pieces of coastal art

DIPPED FOR A FRESH LOOK • Upcycling household items using nautical shades gives them a new lease of life and brings a touch of seaside colour to the home and garden

STEPPING ON A WILD, WHISPERING LAND • Among the fissured rocks and windswept heather of the Peak District moorland lies a layered history of flora, fauna, and forgotten lives

The countryside in… August • Karen Youngs has a painful encounter with a nettle patch on an afternoon walk

SHY CHARMER WITH A SIDEWAYS SCUTTLE • Hidden in rock pools up and down the coastline, the fascinating lifestyle of the shore crab invokes curiosity among beach explorers

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