Learning
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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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!
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Sacred trees
12 December 2018
The awe inspired by trees has had fertile roots in the past and continues to bear fruit and new shoots in our modern world.
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What to cook with the winter harvest
11 December 2018
We present three easy recipes – packed with winter crops – that will help see you through the colder months.
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The life of a Christmas tree
30 November 2018
Ever wondered what a Christmas tree makes of our tradition of bringing a tree home to decorate it just to get rid of it a little while later? Well, here’s the answer!
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How to start composting
23 November 2018
Curious about composting? Our Edible Playgrounds team can teach you a trick or two.
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Intreeducing: The Beech
15 November 2018
Intreeducing her highness the majestic Beech, wise and learned Queen of the forest.
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Why do we plant trees in winter?
30 October 2018
Planting trees isn’t as straightforward as you might think. Here we answer your most frequently asked questions.
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Intreeducing: the Alder – a super hero tree pioneer!
28 September 2018
The Alder is a pillar of the tree community, supporting the survival of other species, and providing shelter to animals and humans too.
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Zero Waste: how to dash the trash
31 August 2018
It’s all over social media and the blogosphere, but how easy is it to go Zero Waste? For #ZeroWasteWeek, we’re examining 5 easy ways to dash the trash.
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Back to School: advice for growing in September
27 August 2018
In our new series, our Edible Playgrounds team shares their knowledge of planting and growing, and learning outside. Take note!
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Intreeducing: Magical Hawthorn
27 July 2018
In our new series we take a closer look at the tree species we see around us every day, dig up their colourful past and look for secrets beneath their leaves. Meet the Hawthorn.
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The case for naming our trees
19 July 2018
From Vernon Oak to Dorothy Lime Tree: could naming our trees make us appreciate and care for them more? Leia Hallamaki investigates.