NATURE LOVERS

A swag of country artists are featured in this year’s Artisans in the Gardens, a celebration of the wonder of the natural world, at The Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney. There are more than 2000 artworks on display, including Botanica Modesta (left), a paper sculpture by Colleen Southwell, who’s based in Orange, NSW. The exhibition runs from October 13th–21st and entry is free. Visit daily from 10am–4pm at Lion Gate Lodge, Mrs Macquaries Road. (02) 9231 8182; rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au