Artist’s affinity to all things nature

As a young girl, Polly Nicolaou was almost always to be found with her playthings under the kitchen table, such that her uncle would often sing, using her middle name: “Polly Mabel, under the kitchen

Artist and printmaker Tom Frost swapped the bustle of Bristol for the calm of Carmarthenshire, finding creative clarity on the Welsh coastline

Relaxing our grip on our gardens and creating a closer harmony with wildlife is bringing a new beauty to our outdoor spaces – gentler, looser and naturally delightful

WITH PAINT AND HARD WORK, DESIGNER LUCY TIFFNEY HAS TURNED A DULL GARDEN WITH A SURPLUS OF SHEDS INTO A SERIES OF VIBRANT SPACES

Can’t get out on safari? Let the wildlife come to you with these beautiful books. Amy Davies selects some recent releases for your shelf

After illness forced Louise Watson to give up her job as a teacher, she turned to embroidery. Now, she embraces the slow art of sewing as part of a more meditative way of life