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

NATURE TURNS ON ITS ILLUMINATIONS • Sparkling snowdrops light up the winter woodland at Welford Park, Berkshire, whether in blankets of white or dainty clusters

The garden in… February • Kari-Astri Davies experiments with scented camellias and ponders the origins of snowdrop names

COY MAIDENS OF MIDWINTER • Even in the harshest frosts, hellebores defy the chill to bring colour, charm, and a touch of magic to any garden

In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space

LOVE COMES NATURALLY • The symbol of St Valentine, the heart encapsulates the sentiment of the February celebration in displays of twigs and seasonal plants

SUBTLE SWEETNESS OF A WINTER STAPLE • Tender when cooked, with a milder flavour than their fellow alliums, leeks are a delicate addition to seasonal dishes

CLASSIC COMBINATION • Two favourites become one in this indulgent golden cake, perfect for an after-dinner treat

In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes

SPRINKLED WITH CRUNCHY GOODNESS • A variety of seeds not only has health benefits but brings added texture to bakes and treats

HOLY HAVENS IN A LAND OF SOLITUDE • Five abbeys once ruled the marshes of East Anglia, and now the ruins at Crowland and Thorney stand as a haunting reminder of saints, monks, and a time gone by

WOVEN WITH ECHOES OF THE LANDSCAPE • With looms she has lovingly restored, Jessica Cutler creates textiles that pay homage to Devon’s beauty

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

FOR A RAINY DAY • Simply made from pretty folded paper, these tiny, twirling umbrellas create a charming display in the home when it is wet outside

IMPRESSION OF THE NATURAL WORLD • From a simple sketch or photo to a detailed print of a woodland motif, this lino cut project creates works of art

REFUGE ON THE BANKS OF MISTY WATERS • Nestled in the lowlands of Scotland, Loch Leven is home to a diverse mix of birds as well as a castle where a queen fled from her captors

The countryside in… February • Karen Youngs goes stargazing and discovers a familiar walk becomes mysterious once darkness falls...

FLUTTERING BEAUTIES • February may be chill, but for some moths, it offers the perfect time to emerge, mate, and complete their fascinating life cycle

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