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Lia Leendertz
Recent articles by Lia Leendertz
Mulled sloe and champagne cocktails - a perfect Christmas treat from the hedgerows
Our recipe for a classic Christmas champagne recipe using berries from the garden.Show moreMembrillo: Quince cheese paste
Discover what is membrillo, and the best membrillo recipe for making quince paste.Show moreDamson pastries recipe
Satisfy a sweet tooth over Christmas and learn how to make our twist on these tasty party delicacies originally from South AmericaShow moreChristmas biscuits recipe: a festive treat with hazelnuts
Learn how to make these tasty party delicacies made with foraged nuts. Jason Ingram,Show more
Discover the culture lying deep beneath our gardens - this fascinating new book will spark your imagination
This fascinating dive into the cultural significance of gardens will feed your mind, spark your imagination and leave you hungry for more, says Lia Leendertz Show moreAn ever-evolving Cotswold garden
Although she readily admits to making a few early mistakes, Antonia Davies has created an assured set of ever-evolving garden rooms around her Cotswold home. Words Lia Leendertz, photographs Éva NémethShow moreBeetroot crisps with carrot and sumac dip recipe
Learn how to make these tasty beetroot crisps made with fresh produce from the garden. Recipes Lia Leendertz, photographs Jason Ingram, styling Clare Gardner-MedwinShow moreHow to create a pocket park
Revitalising a residential street, guerilla gardener Richard Reynolds has made his mark on a pocket park in Devon. Word Lia Leendertz. Photographs Jason Ingram.Show moreVintage gold: artisan cider making in Somerset
On their Somerset farm, Sam and Beccy Leach are rejuvenating the tradition of artisan cider making. Words Lia Leendertz Photographs Andrew MontgomeryShow moreBaked quince recipe
Discover this simple way of cooking quince for a tasty autumnal treat. Words by Lia Leendertz, photos by Jason Ingram, styling by Niki GossShow moreEverything you need to know about quince
Quinces are perfect garden trees that bear pretty blossom in spring and heavy golden fruits in October. Words Lia Leendertz, photographs Jason Ingram, styling Niki GossShow more
How to identify oak trees
Lia Leendertz outlines the key features of oak, ash and beech - common, native deciduous trees - so you can learn how to recognise them, even out of seasonShow more
How to identify hawthorn, crab apple and rowan trees
Lia Leendertz explains how you can spot rowan, crab apple and hawthorn by learning the blossoms, fruits and nuts in British hedgerows. Photos Jason Ingram, illustrations Liam McAuleyShow more
How to identify yew, larch and Scots pine trees
Lia Leendertz explains how to identify Scots pine, yew and larch treesShow more
How to identify ash trees
Lia Leendertz outlines the key features of ash trees and leaves so you can learn how to recognise them, even out of seasonShow more
Olivia Chapple: co-founder of charity Horatio's Garden
The co-founder of the charity Horatio’s Garden on channelling personal grief into a series of gardens that are helping to transform the lives of patients recovering from spinal injuries. Words Lia Leendertz, portrait Charlie HopkinsonShow more
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