Living in Nature: Willow Crossley, Marian Boswall and James Rich

Living in Nature: Willow Crossley, Marian Boswall and James Rich

Author: Homes & Gardens March 24, 2021 Duration: 37:06

Living in Nature features three brilliant creatives who are united by their passion for the land. They hail from different disciplines, floristry, garden design and food, but each finds joy in the natural world. Seasonality and sustainability are strong threads of the show, and our lively conversations span from colour and comfort through to tree hugging and meditation spirals.


Meet the guests


Florist and stylist Willow Crossley creates wild and whimsical arrangements that are incredibly inspiring. She has an online course with Create Academy and also produces wonderful instructional Instagram videos. Willow talks to us from her home in Oxfordshire, generously sharing what makes her happy, from treasured possessions through colours that give confidence to a love of walking in the woods.


Landscape architect Marian Boswall runs her eponymous studio, best known for creating stunning gardens in sensitive or historic settings. Her ethos is nature-first, and it is clear from this podcast that she finds joy in surrounding herself with animals, birds, insects and trees. Listen to hear her inspiring and philosophical advice on how to elevate the everyday.


Author James Rich's first book Apple came out in August 2019. The book celebrates James' Somerset heritage and the scope of recipes possible with the fruits of an English orchard. In this podcast, James tells us about his recent move from London to the countryside, enthuses on Aga cooking and shares what is particularly important to him at home.


About this podcast 

The Well-crafted Life is brought to you by Homes & Gardens, hosted by Sarah Spiteri and edited by Matt Gibbs. This episode was sponsored by Martin Moore.



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What does it mean to live a well-crafted life? The Well-crafted Life, a podcast from Homes & Gardens, explores this idea through conversations with creative minds. Hosted by Editorial Director Sarah Spiteri, each episode brings together three different voices from the worlds of design, art, gardening, and home. These aren't abstract discussions; they are personal revelations about the tangible and intangible choices that shape our daily environments. Listeners hear how a thoughtful color palette, a cherished garden corner, or a handmade object can transform routine into ritual. This podcast delves into the philosophy behind creating a personal sanctuary, examining both grand renovations and subtle, meaningful touches. It’s about the intention we bring to our spaces and how those spaces, in turn, nurture us. The dialogue is intimate and exploratory, focusing on the blend of aesthetics and emotion that defines a home. By listening to this podcast, you join a conversation about cultivating beauty and purpose in the everyday, understanding that a life of quality is assembled detail by detail. The show naturally celebrates the process of creation itself, offering inspiration for anyone looking to infuse more care and character into their surroundings.
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