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

CARPETS OF EARLY COLOUR • At Wyken Hall in Suffolk, the fresh green lawns erupt with the first arrivals of spring as blooms awaken in a harmonious garden

KENNETH’S FAVOURITE SPRING PLANTS

The garden in... March • Kari-Astri Davies is ready to welcome sunny colour and making preparations for the growing season

NURTURING NEW LIFE

PETALS FLOUNCE THEIR CHARMS • Colourful and fragrant, wallflowers fill borders with their audacious presence in springtime

WALLFLOWERS IN FOLKLORE

PERENNIAL WALLFLOWERS

ARTFUL MARKERS • Wooden plant labels adorned with pretty illustrations of what is growing beneath are both decorative and helpful when it is time for planting out

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

SPRINGTIME STARS • Like a constellation across the woodland floor, early flowering Anemone nemorosa adds brilliance and simplicity to arrangements

OFF TO A HEARTY START • These mouth-watering and satisfying breakfast dishes are guaranteed to set diners up for the day

FAMILY BAKERS

SWEET AND SPICY PUFFS OF GOLD • This traditional British treat has a fruity, fragrant and warming filling enveloped in a light pastry case

RICH AND CREAMY FLAVOUR • Sweet and fragrant, the spice vanilla adds a luxurious taste to a variety of bakes and treats

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

PASSION FOR THE SEA • Caught in local waters, the fish sold at Latimer’s Seafood in Tyne and Wear is fresh from the daily haul

How to cook and enjoy langoustines

STREETS CARVED FROM HONEYED STONE • Set among dramatic scenery, Bakewell and its Derbyshire neighbours are full of ancient treasures

A DISTINGUISHED RESIDENT

A MAIDEN’S GARLAND

CONFLICT OVER PRECIOUS EARTH

THE FIDDLER OF FIN

THE ILLUMINATOR’S BRUSH • An illuminator brings manuscripts to life with gleaming embellishments inspired by nature

THE HISTORY OF ILLUMINATION

TONI’S FAVOURITE NATURAL PAINT MATERIALS

RUFFLES STITCHED IN SOFTNESS • The Suffolk puff is an ancient sewing technique that can be used to make pretty accessories or adornments with textured patterns

PAPERED IN LACE • With its delicate detailing and pretty scalloped edges, the doily adds a decorative touch to a range of simple crafts

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

WELCOME GIFTS FROM THE COOP • Keeping chickens at home not only ensures a supply of fresh eggs but some friendly companions in the garden too

RESCUE HENS

BEST BREEDS FOR NEWCOMERS

KEEPING HEALTHY

The countryside in... March • Sarah Ryan is greeted by signs of spring as she walks among budding branches to the sound of birdsong

RELICS ON A WILD WALK • Stepping out alongside the breathtaking bays of the Gower Peninsula leads to the discovery of a wealth of natural treasures

SMUGGLERS’ CAVE

THE RED LADY OF PAVILAND

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