Learning
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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How to make your own bird feeder
27 May 2020
During lockdown, what could be better than bringing nature to your own doorstep? Make your own bird feeder and watch the spectacle!
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Food growing lessons at home
30 April 2020
The lockdown can be a great time to start growing food at home - get stuck in with the whole family!
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How to Haiku
17 April 2020
Haiku, the ancient Japanese form of poetry, is inspired by nature and has its roots in a deep appreciation of the natural world.
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The weird and wonderful world of the plant hunters - part 4
2 April 2020
Adventuring from darkness to light – the final frontier.
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Food waste is rubbish!
27 February 2020
How to make the most of your vegetables - one stem at a time!
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Fighting climate change in towns and cities
24 February 2020
As part of a new grant from the Forestry Commission, we're happy to announce we'll be planting 10,000 urban trees in 11 cities across the UK. We can't wait to get stuck in!
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Breakthrough Step Forwards in Monitoring Past Projects
12 February 2020
We’ve been planting woodlands in London for over 25 years. With new research, we’re able to take stock and look at the health of these trees in the first chapter of their lives.
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The wonders of autumn
31 October 2019
Why do leaves change colour in autumn? Why is it a cause for celebration around the world? And what does the word autumn even mean? Gurnam Bubber investigates.
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Making your garden an animal’s winter home
29 October 2019
It’s that time of year when animals in our gardens take steps to deal with the falling temperature.
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Plant hunters part 3
30 September 2019
Innovation, individuals and empires striking out.
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Watch our new Edible Playgrounds film!
25 September 2019
Take a look at our new Edible Playgrounds film and impact report.
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How to start saving seeds at home
19 September 2019
We all know you can grow yummy fruit and vegetables in even the smallest of urban spaces, but did you know you can save seeds from these plants year after year?