The Alder is a pillar of the tree community, supporting the survival of other species, and providing shelter to animals and humans too.​

From a vegetable vending machine to four-year old aspiring radish chefs - this Liverpool school is making the most of their Edible Playground.

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.

In our new series, our Edible Playgrounds team shares their knowledge of planting and growing, and learning outside. Take note!

Trees for Cities took on King's Cross for a special performance of 'musical trees' in front of a large (though unsuspecting) audience. This is how it went down.

Linda Ewers, head teacher at Olga Primary School talks to us about their recently launched Edible Playground, and how the school have embraced it as an exciting place to learn.

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.

From Vernon Oak to Dorothy Lime Tree: could naming our trees make us appreciate and care for them more? Leia Hallamaki investigates.

Gurnam Bubber went to London’s first Urban tree festival and a tree walk with a difference where she sat down with author and tree enthusiast Peter Fiennes.

This May heralded London’s first ever Urban tree Festival. Gurnam Bubber tagged along on author Peter Fiennes’ magical Tree walk on Wimbledon Common.

This season we’ve yet again done what we do best: planted trees, spruced up cities and created Edible Playground so kids can grow and sow their own healthy food.

Did you know that the humble London plane tree has its roots shrouded in mystery and sunk in the enigmatic and colourful mists of historic events?