Learning
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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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?
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War and peace through the internet of trees
19 February 2019
Have you ever wondered what trees would say if they could talk? Well turns out they really can communicate with one another, and they have lots to say.
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Crown shyness
12 January 2019
Respect my personal space! Crown shyness is a naturally occurring phenomenon where some trees would strongly prefer to not touch one another, thank you very much.
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New years resolutions that'll make a difference
14 December 2018
Fancy making your new year’s resolutions mean even more? Why not get people to sponsor you for your efforts!