“ the natural world felt like a safe space for me”

Continuing our series on the healing power of nature

In a new city, in a new life, Caro Giles wonders if she has at last found home

The connection between nature and creativity comes in many forms. Here, artists, writers and musicians talk about the different ways in which they take inspiration from the outdoors - and share the places that fuel their imagination

WORKING in a stable, controlled environment is the reason most artists choose to paint at home or in a studio. Keeping canvases dry and away from the elements is a good reason for not working outdoors

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Andrew Jackson , a social housing director, nurtured a wildflower wonderland in the garden of his Beverley new-build home. It has since featured on Gardeners’ World and he also created a show garden at Harrogate Flower Show this year. He shares his blossoming journey