NATURE-INSPIRED willow sculptures by Devon artist Katherine Miles are set to be exhibited at RHS Garden Rosemoor.

Inspired by ancient pathways, passing livestock and the beautiful colours and forms of trees, lichen and fauna, each of the sculptural pieces have been carefully selected to reflect this time of year near Ms Miles’ home in Dartmoor.

Using willow sourced from Somerset, she also uses foraged items found across the Devon countryside, such as burnt gorse, dried ivy branches, lichen, and driftwood, for sculptural detailing that helps bring the pieces alive.

She said: “Creating a sculpture is like life-drawing for me, only instead of using a pencil I draw with willow.

“I feel that each sculpture is successful when I begin to see the character and spirit of the piece starting to come alive.”

The 18 life-like works on show include roe and red deer, hares, sheep and an otter, fox and highland cow.

The exhibition is open to visitors between normal garden opening hours, 10am to 6pm, from August 17 to November 1. Garden admission is required but members go free.

All of the pieces exhibited are available for purchase.

Nestled in the verdant Torridge valley between two national parks in the heart of North Devon, RHS Garden Rosemoor is a 65-acre haven of biodiversity with year-long interest for all ages.

With a rich horticultural heritage, Rosemoor is famous for its “garden rooms”, each themed to celebrate the seasons in different planting styles and designs. It also has two dedicated rose gardens, two arboretums, a rare heritage apple orchard and extensive fruit and vegetable gardens which provide rich inspiration for gardeners and visitors alike.

Plants featured in the garden are available to buy in the extensive garden centre which is complemented by a gift shop stocking quality gift from local or sustainable suppliers.