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

RODS OF FIRE RISE FROM WINTRY EARTH • Hidden in a Welsh valley, more than 260 varieties of willow shimmer with earthy tones, offering raw beauty for a basket-maker’s hands

The garden in… February • Kari-Astri Davies considers the challenge of dry shade and braces herself for some winter pruning

CARPET OF SUNSHINE ON FROSTED GROUND • While the garden slumbers, the joyful blooms of winter aconites sparkle, scattering gold beneath trees and shrubs with their arrival

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

A TIMELY TRIM • Pruning at the end of winter ensures a number of flowering shrubs will reward with plentiful blooms in later months

TREASURES FROM THE TREE • Larch cones, with their tough yet frilly layers, add structure to the first blooms of the year

DELICATE FLAVOUR IN SOFT FLAKES • Fresh and light, versatile salmon lifts warming golden bakes for chill February days

TWO FAVOURITES BECOME ONE • Rich and decadent, this dessert combines classics for double the treat in every bite

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

BLUSHING FRUIT WITH A SHARP EDGE • Crimson stalks of fresh rhubarb fill desserts with a tart sweetness to awaken the palate

SEA WHISPERS STORIES IN A HARBOUR HAVEN • Amid marshes and creaking masts, Bosham, in Sussex, and its nearby villages offer a feast for the curious and a sanctuary for the wild

AN ARTIST WITH A SENSE OF PLACE • Through intricate, annotated sketches, Karen Neale creates a picture of life in the historic Lincolnshire town she calls home

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

MADE WITH LOVE • As an enduring symbol of affection, the heart is perfect for cards, gifts and decorations

SAFELY TUCKED AWAY • A tiny fabric house keeps keys in a secure place, close to hand, while also protecting other items in a bag or coat pocket from damage

LIFE AND CEREMONY ON A WINDSWEPT MOOR • Merrivale’s enigmatic Devon landscape reveals stone rows, circles, and settlements that whisper of prehistoric rituals

The countryside in… February • Karen Youngs encounters some warty amphibians on a risky mission during a drizzly early evening walk

NOT EVERY THING IS BLACK AND WHITE • Often painted as a thief and a troublemaker, the magpie’s high intelligence and shimmering beauty are shadowed by misunderstanding and ancient fears

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