Stories
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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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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A million trees planted. What next?
27 March 2019
On 20th March 2019, we planted our millionth tree. This of course is a huge achievement, but it reminds us that there is much more to do.
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The Lost Words campaign has lift off!
17 March 2019
Earlier this month we kicked off our London-wide Lost Words campaign, where we'll be delivering copies of the nature spell book to every primary school in the capital*.
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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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Exciting developments for Edible Playgrounds
15 February 2019
We're looking back at a fruitful time for our Edible Playgrounds programme, and what exciting things lay ahead - all across the UK!
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Who won our green fingered film competition?
29 January 2019
Our Grow On, Film It competition has come to a close for a second year and we’ve had so much fun watching the different entries.
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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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On Sheffield City Council’s new approach to managing the city’s street trees
17 December 2018
Trees for Cities' and Woodland Trust's statement on Sheffield City Council’s new approach to managing the city’s street 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!