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
SILVERED PATHS IN A FROSTED MASTERPIECE • From walled courtyard to topiary avenue, the ordered bones of an elegant Sussex garden are revealed along its ice-bright walks
The garden in… December • Kari-Astri Davies reflects on a year meeting challenges, from exceptional weather to nuisance caterpillars
SWEET BOX OF DELIGHTS • Evergreen, easy to care for and quietly glamorous, sarcococca's tiny firework flowers transform the winter garden into a scented sanctuary
In the garden • Seasonal ideas for your outdoor space
A FOREST IN SILHOUET TE • Easily made from offcuts of wood, this tree sculpture makes a decoration that shines with simple sophistication
DECKED OUT IN DENIM • Old jeans that are no longer worn can be cut up and used to create decorations featuring bold shapes and contrasting textures
CELEBRATIONS AT THE TABLE • It is time to gather together and enjoy the tastes of Christmas, from spiced treats to boozy suppers, and so much more
SAVOURY WREATHS MADE FOR SHARING • Arranged in a familiar yuletide shape, these nibbles are perfect for dipping into
STEEPED IN FESTIVE FLAVOUR • A hearty stew with a boozy twist and a gleaming savoury pie are perfect warming suppers to tuck into
CLASSIC WITH A CHRISTMAS TWIST • Seasonal flavours, favourites and motifs combine in an informal afternoon tea that can be prepared in advance for Boxing Day
In the kitchen • Inspiring seasonal ideas and recipes
JEWELLED CROWN OF THE FEAST • This ruby-red dessert makes a sparkling centrepiece for the festive table
YULETIDE SPARKLES IN A CIT Y OF LEGENDS • Dressed in its Christmas finest, the Highland capital of Inverness wraps visitors in a warm embrace of history, music and myth
WELCOMING GLOW AMONG THE MARSHES • With no electricity and no organ, an isolated church in Kent relies only on candlelight as people gather for an unforgettable carol service
In the home • Seasonal decorative touches to bring the outdoors in
TINY ADVENTURERS WRAPPED FOR WINTER • Holly Kirby coaxes wool fibres into charming storybook animals – each with its own character, a teddy companion, and cosy accessories
WELCOME WISHES HIDDEN WITHIN • Golden parcels made from empty walnut shells are the perfect place to hide festive messages or tiny gifts
CUDDLY CHARM OF A SLEEPY VISITOR • This plump owl with snowy plumage is simple to knit as a gift or a decoration snoozing on the Christmas tree
MERRY IDEAS FOR COLOURFUL SCRAPS • Leftover ribbon and Christmas wrapping are saved from the waste bin and reimagined as seasonal decorations and table settings
BEARDED EXPLORER AND LOYAL SHADOW • Independent, intelligent and gloriously opinionated, the Scottie has character, and a heart as warm as its coat
The countryside in... December • From fairy-tale forests to colourful lichen, Ben Weeks discovers that winter does not stop nature blooming
SECLUDED SURVIVOR OF A TURBULENT PAST • Rising above the River Tees, the romantic ruins of Egglestone Abbey offer quiet company on a winter walk after the season’s...