Stories
Check out our latest news, case studies and interviews, as well as educational pieces on all things urban trees.
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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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London’s largest ever planting event
5 December 2018
On 1-2 December, the Mayor of London and Trees for Cities brought hundreds of Londoners together to plant thousands of trees, making the capital greener, healthier and wilder.
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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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Volunteer Stories: My day of volunteering with Trees for Cities
24 October 2018
Christopher Hall from People's Postcode Lottery tells his story of volunteering with us in Edinburgh, where he learnt a lot about trees' impact on the environment – and on himself.
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Help us plant 25,000 trees in London!
9 October 2018
Roll up your sleeves and get involved in London’s biggest ever tree planting weekend.
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The Lost Words: A Spell-Book
3 October 2018
Support our crowdfunder project to bring The Lost Words to every London state primary school.
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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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Is this Liverpool's healthiest school?
15 September 2018
From a vegetable vending machine to four-year old aspiring radish chefs - this Liverpool school is making the most of their Edible Playground.