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.

Life at nature’s pace

Readers’ Letters • Sharing your news and views of country life

Landscape Magazine

Our LandScape • The best of the season to inspire and admire

IVY-CLAD TOWER IN A FAIRY-TALE GARDEN • Rising from a leafy basin in Hertfordshire, a converted Victorian feature brings storybook magic to a vibrant, free-spirited sanctuary

The garden in... August • Kari-Astri Davies encounters some graceful grasses in Dorset and reflects on which have fared best in her plot

FLORAL BALLET ON WHISPERING BREEZES • The slender stems of sanguisorba lift their dancing tassels into the light, turning the smallest breath of wind into a graceful performance

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

THE GARDENER’S TEA PARTY • A kitchen staple is given new purpose as a shapely planter with a gentle colour scheme and a touch of humour

RINGING IN THE COLOUR • Woven with seasonal flowers, wreaths hung outdoors celebrate joyous hues

BOLD FLAVOURS TURN UP THE HEAT • Vibrant and warming, chillies spice up a variety of dishes, perfect for light and tasty summer meals

A GOLDEN PAIRING • Mellow sweetness and dairy richness infuse this teatime bake elevated with fragrant summer flavour

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

TIME TO HIT REFRESH • Bursting with delicately sweet juicy flavour, watermelon is perfect for cooling down in the sunshine

STEEP LANES LEADING TO A HORSESHOE BAY • Perched between moorland and sea, a Yorkshire village mixes drama and charm in a tumble of red-roofed cottages that cling to the cliffs

FROM HUMBLE SEAT TO FAMILY HEIRLOOM • Kevin Gauld harvests his own straw to craft traditional Orkney chairs, once made to keep crofters snug and protected from icy draughts

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

FLIGHTS OF FANCY WITH JEWELLED WINGS • Tactile beach finds are teamed with glistening, pastel beads in simple-to-make, graceful dragonfly decorations

ADORNED WITH A CHERRY ON TOP • Fluffy pompoms, shiny buttons, and paper cut-outs are used in a crop of fruity summer crafts

PAST LIVES WHISPER IN RESCUED WALLS • Time stands still beneath oak beams and thatched roofs at a Sussex museum, where centuries-old crafts and daily rituals come alive

The countryside in... August • From the many-legged to the no-legged, Ben Weeks finds all kinds of wildlife coming out into the sun

ETHEREAL BEAUTY OF A SEA-BORNE DRIFTER • In summer shallows, the translucent bells of jellyfish catch the sun as these fascinating animals pulse quietly through their lives of simplicity

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