LandLove Magazine Jan/Feb 2016 Back Issue

If, like me, you’re a keen gardener, then you’ll be spending January and February sitting on the sofa, surrounded by seed catalogues, planning what you’re going to plant in your garden or allotment over the coming months. In this issue we’ve got a handy guide to help you plan for year-round colour in your garden (p.28), so it will be full of vibrancy and interest no matter what the season. We also take a look at how to grow traditional espalier fruit trees – perfect for making the most of a sunny spot against your garden walls (p.48). We’ve met some fascinating characters in this issue too, from a female pig farmer who turned her life around (p.62), to a swill basket maker keeping a centuries-old tradition alive (p.106). Then there’s photographer Lucy Saggers, whose evocative images capture the daily lives of the extraordinary folk of her Yorkshire village (p.92). If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to learn a new skill, then turn to page 112 to discover our pick of traditional craft courses that will certainly enrich your life and may even inspire you to change career! Those of you who are a dab hand with a needle will love our sewing projects on page 84, and our easy-to-make felt flowers on page 98 are sure to add a welcome splash of colour to your home during these dark, winter days. The RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch takes place at the end of January and we’ll definitely be taking part. Find out how you can participate, and how you can win a fantastic Big Garden Birdwatch survival kit, on page 76. Then discover some easy ways you can give your garden birds some much needed TLC this winter, on page 102. P.S. Voting for the LandLove Awards closes on 3rd January 2016. Turn to page 41 for more details.