On sale date: 8th March 2019

Issue 149

April in the country

› Hunt wildflowers and eggs this Easter. 

› Make leaf-pressed coasters from clay.

› Paint outdoors to boost mindfulness. 

Discover Loch Lomond & the Trossachs

This national park has something for everyone, with sprawling glens, sparkling lochs, lofty peaks and incredible 
wildlife, says Julie Brominicks.

The mighty oak


Matthew Oates writes a lyrical celebration of the oak, an icon of the British landscape. Each tree is its own nature reserve – home to an astonishing diversity of fungi, plants and animals. 

Wild People: Raymond Williams

A hugely influential writer, academic, cultural critic and commentator, Raymond Williams had deep roots in 
the Welsh hills of his childhood.

Magnificent moths

Far from being butterflies’ drab cousins, moths are beautiful, and a vital part of our ecosystem. Susie White helps you attract more to your garden.

Spring gold rush

The British daffodil industry is 150 years old and growing strong. Twigs Way looks at the industry’s roots and its future.

Seeking sanctuary

In need of a peaceful retreat? Sian Lewis finds 12 calming rural idylls where you can truly escape the modern world.  

The hills are alive...


Fergus Collins meets star soprano and farmer Gwawr Edwards, as at home on the stage as she is in the lambing shed.

Great Days Out: wilderness near the city

And much more!