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

PECULIAR CHARM OF A FORGOT TEN FRUIT • In a quiet Norfolk orchard, a slow-paced revival is under way, thanks to one woman’s patience and passion for the medlar

The garden in… October • Kari-Astri Davies is planning for spring by choosing tulips, and reflects on the merits of pampas grasses

SHINING STARS OF THE AUTUMN BORDERS • Late-flowering Michaelmas daisies light up the garden with a riot of pinks, purples and blues, in the season’s grand finale

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

NATURAL CHARM • Logs are a valuable addition to the garden, benefiting wildlife and creating rustic features and structure in the borders

PEARLS OF THE PUMPKIN PATCH • With their smooth, ivory skins and gentle glow, these plump globes bring quiet grace to outdoor autumn arrangements

SEASON’S GOLDEN FAVOURITE • Nutty, sweet and versatile, butternut squash takes centre stage in these comforting dishes made for sharing

RELAXED SUNDAY LUNCH • Sharing a roast dinner is a British tradition, and here, super-sized Yorkshire puddings act as edible serving bowls

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

A COMFORTING COMBINATION • Chewy and crunchy at the same time, these flapjacks are the perfect sweet treats to enjoy with a warming cuppa when taking a break

MOUNTAINS GUARD A LAND OF LEGENDS • Small in scale yet vast in atmosphere, the Welsh village of Beddgelert shows that some of the grandest landscapes are best enjoyed slowly

HARVEST CRAFT PASSED FROM FATHER TO SON • Among blackened beams and century-old machinery, Graeme Rudd is following a family tradition making wooden rakes used in hay gathering

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

PAINTED FOR A FRESH PURPOSE • A tired household item is fixed and given a coat of colour to make it both decorative and useful again

TREES’ TREASURES REVEAL A SOFT CENTRE • Tiny cups from the woodland floor are filled with woolly acorns needle felted in the glowing tones of autumn

TIMELESS CLOTH BORN OF WINDSWEPT ISLES • The flecked hues and rugged texture of Harris Tweed capture the very spirit of the Outer Hebrides, where it is still woven by hand today

The Countryside in… October • Ben Weeks discovers wonders on a woodland wander, and savours the evocative scent of memory lane

NATURE SERVES ITS AUTUMN BANQUET • As the year softly turns, hedgerows and gardens transform into a richly stocked pantry, sustaining small lives through the chill of winter

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