01. David M. Bird

Inspired by his former work as a Lego designer, David Bird created Becorns–whimsical figures created from sticks and acorns, staged in a natural setting. While the figures themselves are quite delightful, when captured interacting with wildlife the results are enchanting.

Midnight Snack | Art and photography by David M. Bird

Monarch | Art and photography by David M. Bird

Robin splash | Art and photography by David M. Bird

02. Lauren May

Lauren May is a teacher, recipe developer, food photographer and stylist from Appalachia. She chronicles her woodland culinary creations, and provides recipes, on her website mustloveherbs.com  

Moss covered mushroom cake | Food, photo, and styling by Lauren May

Gingerbread toadstool cottage | Food, photo, and styling by Lauren May

Dark forest chocolate cake | Food, photo, and styling by Lauren May

03. Sherrie 

Hailing from the far northern reaches, in Michigan’s upper peninsula, Sherrie–known to her Instagram followers as @morel_momma–is a nature lover and forager with a pretty on point fairy house game. Take a stroll through their seasonal evolution below.

Summer bloom house | Art and photo by @morel_momma

Autumnal pumpkin fairy house | Art and photo by @morel_momma

Snugged in against the snow | Art and photo by @morel_momma 

  

"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin."

                    — William Shakespeare

  

March Book Pick

If your mind is turning to garden planning you’re not alone. With The Living Landscape, Rick Darke and Doug Tallamy bridge the gaps between designing for form, function, and biodiversity. 

From edibles to play spaces, from privacy to wildlife habitat, The Living Landscape can help guide you every step of the way, while leaving plenty of room for personal creativity.