Learning
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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The weird and wonderful world of the Plant Hunters - part 2
29 August 2019
Part 2 – the Squashbuckling gathers pace!
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Bug love
16 August 2019
Recent studies from around the world has shown that over 40% of insect species are at risk of extinction, and a third are endangered. It’s time we give them some real love.
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The weird and wonderful world of the Plant Hunters - part 1
31 July 2019
From the humble, to the lofty, to the exotic, most of the trees, plants and flowers in our gardens and parks are imports from all over the world.
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100 Edible Playgrounds over 10 years – what have we learned?
22 July 2019
Who would have thought a decade ago that this year we’d be celebrating the delivery of our 100th Edible Playground?
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Outdoor Summer Fun
25 June 2019
There is no reason to stay cooped up indoors this summer holiday when there is so much to explore outside!
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Summer Fundraising tips
23 June 2019
Put the fun in fundraising this summer and help our city trees!
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How to make an urban garden bee-friendly
12 June 2019
Bad news: the bees are struggling. Good news: city-dwellers can help! Even a small garden patch can be a sanctuary for bees. Here are some tips to get you started.
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Honouring the truth of our young activists
29 May 2019
Who could have missed the incredible waves that Greta Thunberg has been causing in the past year. We had a chat with a young UK activist who's continuing her work.
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Growing vegetables in small spaces
18 May 2019
You don’t have to have a massive garden to grow your own fruit and veg. There are plenty of fruits, vegetables and herbs that will flourish in pots and small containers.
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Check out our free food growing guides
30 April 2019
We have created a bunch of educational resources for planting and growing fruit and vegetables. Have a look!
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Intreeducing: the helpful hazel
9 March 2019
Although small and easy to overlook, that hazel has many powers, and is not one to be overlooked. Hazel is willowy, nutritious, crafty and has a fiery past.
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The Tree That Owns Itself
22 February 2019
According to legend, a man from Georgia, US, loved his white oak tree so much he gave it ownership of itself. But is it too good to be true?