Learning
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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Mental health and food growing
30 April 2021
Spending time outside is good for body and mind. Find out how our Edible Playgrounds have supported both pupils and teachers during the pandemic.
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Time to go catkin spotting
1 March 2021
Out in our green spaces the first signs of spring are starting to glimmer. Snowdrops and daffodils and lambs’ tails.
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How trees adopt unique ways to protect themselves
26 February 2021
We've asked our tree experts to share their best tree facts! First up: how trees have found ingenious ways of protecting themselves against threat.
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The mysterious Ogham
1 February 2021
Learn all about the ogham, also known as the Celtic tree alphabet!
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Going toe to toe with mistletoe
18 December 2020
Mistletoe certainly has a celebrated role in winter festivities. But what actually is it (hint: it's not a tree!) where does it grow and how did it end up associated with kisses?
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How to make the festive period greener
10 December 2020
Seasons greetings! Want to know how you can make the festive period greener, happier and healthier? Read on!
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What's your personali-tree?
26 November 2020
Find out what tree best matches your personality, and read all about your spirit tree!
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The mystery of the mast year
12 November 2020
A squirrel dream come true - 2020 is an Oak mast year! Have you noticed more acorns blanketing the woods this year? You may have spotted a mast year - but what is it exactly?
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Precious pumpkins: our best recipe!
19 October 2020
Have you bought a pumpkin for Halloween? Don't let it go to waste!
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Watch: October garden jobs
30 September 2020
Whether you have an allotment, an urban garden or a lush balcony, we've got some top tips on what you can do and plant outside in October!
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New Tree, Woodland and Nature resources
24 July 2020
Check out our brand new resource pack, created in partnership with Nature Nurture CIC and Sensory Trust as part of the Growing among Trees Project.
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Watch: We are Trees for Cities
1 June 2020
Check out our brand new film and join #GenerationTree today!