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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Landscape Magazine

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

COLOUR WOVEN INTO A GARDEN’S TAPESTRY • Bursts of spring blooms bring freshness to a formal plot filled with shape and structure around shimmering water

TIM’S RECOMMENDED SPRING PLANTS

GARDENS OF INSPIRATION

CONTACT

The garden in... March • Kari-Astri Davies is enjoying the colour and scent of hyacinths and cutting foliage as growth takes off

SMALL PLEASURES

BRANCHES BEJEWELLED IN COLOUR • Spangles of dainty flowering quince blooms, ranging from subtle pastels to glowing reds, fill the March garden with joy

PLANTING PARTNERS

PROPAGATION

EDIBLE FRUIT

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

A STEP ABOVE • Old ladders of all types and sizes make decorative and useful garden features, with their rungs elevating planters and supporting climbers

SPRING’S FIRST GIFTS • Early in the season, nature offers glowing gems which complement the muted tones of worn metal containers for posy displays indoors

A TANTALISING EXTRAVAGANCE • Frosted toppings, coatings and fillings make delicious bakes even more opulent and tempting

TIPS ON THE TOPPINGS

TASTE OF WALES ENCASED IN GOLD • With a creamy cheese filling dotted with fresh spring leeks, this delicious, tangy savoury bake is perfect for lunch or supper

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

A GENTLE APPROACH • Ideal for food which could fall apart or dry out with harsher cooking methods, poaching can be used for both savoury and sweet dishes

WALKERS’ COSY REFUGE • In a village pub on an ancient packhorse trail, hikers and ramblers can rest and enjoy hearty dishes

Sticky toffee pudding Makes 1 pudding

UNSPOILT HAVENS BY THE WATERSIDE • From Lostwithiel to the Fowey Estuary, picturesque Cornish harbour towns and villages, rich in maritime history, have proved an inspiration to literary greats

THE SAINTS’ WAY

MOUNTAINS RISING FROM CHINA CLAY MANUFACTURE

LITERARY FOWEY

ANCIENT WORLDS IN A CRAFTSMAN’S HANDS • Globemaker James Bissell-Thomas recreates a view of the Earth from days gone by as well as bringing the planet to life with fantastical designs on his wondrous spheres

EARLY MAKERS

THEMED GLOBES

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

SHARING PRECIOUS MEMORIES • Old family photographs can be displayed in a variety of ways to catch the eye and bring a smile in reminiscence

SOFT AND SUNNY • Bright, starry blooms fashioned from felt make lasting bouquets and wreaths to adorn the home

ATTACHING A STEM

WOODLAND WALK PAVED WITH GOLD • In a quiet corner of Gloucestershire, swathes of wild daffodils herald the new season as they flood the countryside with sunny spring colour, which has inspired poets past

THE BEAUTY OF NARCISSUS

CIDER AND PERRY IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE

ST MARY’S CHURCH

The countryside in... March • Sarah Ryan spies birds busy at work in a woodland which is slowly...