BBC Countryfile Magazine - August 2024

In this issue

THE ART OF CORNWALL
The wild beauty of the Cornish coast has inspired an incredible artistic flowering. Tour its sculpture gardens, creative towns and seaside galleries.

THE PANTRY IN YOUR GARDEN
Cook up a feast from the goodies in your garden, with these delicious recipes..

Why the USA must do its bit in the war against bird flu

During the 35 years I've been reporting on Countryfile, D British farmers have been hit from all sides by diseases that have decimated their herds and flocks, brought them heartbreak and uncertainty and cost us taxpayers billions of pounds to control - most notably mad cow disease (BSE), bovine TB, foot and mouth, and now bird flu.

3 mins

Adam Henson

Wild weather has lain waste to this year's crops and it's here to stay

2 mins

Nicola Chester

How to turn your kids into nature-lovers and save our planet

3 mins

DISCOVER The art of Cornwall

With its gorgeous coast and mild weather, Cornwall has attracted artists and crafters for generations. Jo Caird seeks out the places that inspired some of Britain's finest painters, potters and sculptors, and admires their handiwork

6 mins

Return of the aurochs

Extinct since 1627, an ancient species of huge wild cattle could soon be back from the dead to graze on Scottish hillsides.

5 mins

The power of awe

Ancient wonders inspire feelings of awe that can help transform your mental health, argues photographer David Abram and scientists, it seems, agree

6 mins

The pantry in your garden

Discover a world of culinary excitement in your own garden with these delicious recipes using summer flowers, seeds and berries, from wild food expert Liz Knight

7 mins

TOP 10 FORTIFIED HOUSES

Some of our most romantic old houses were built in dangerous times, when high walls offered vital protection. Dixe Wills picks his favourites

8 mins

HOW TO CLIMB A MOUNTAIN

Rugged, dragon-backed and often cloud-piercing, Tryfan is one of the most iconic peaks in Wales, but it's also one of the most dangerous. Dixe Wills takes on the climb in the company of an expert to learn what you need - mentally and physically - to do it safely

4 mins

How nature helped me recover from cancer

After surgery, presenter Julia Bradbury found healing in nature and the science that proves it works

2 mins

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BBC Countryfile Magazine Description:

Countryfile Magazine inspires you to explore forgotten corners of the great British countryside and provides knowledge of the people and wildlife that inhabit it. We want to tempt you into trying new things, seek out new places and make the most of Britain’s beautiful landscapes.