Thistle Wood update
The trees in Thistle Wood have now had ten seasons’ growth and, considering that they were so badly deer-browsed before we took possession of the… Read More »Thistle Wood update
The trees in Thistle Wood have now had ten seasons’ growth and, considering that they were so badly deer-browsed before we took possession of the… Read More »Thistle Wood update
Yes, it’s that time of year again. To get involved with events near you, have a look at the Tree Council website. Meanwhile, we are… Read More »National Tree Week
A wild and spreading walnut treeStands proudly by my driveSome lower limbs are stiff and deadBut she’s very much alive In our cold climate nuts… Read More »Walnut Tree
The oldest trees in Thistle Wood mark their first decade in Autumn 2024. For the first time I can see patches of ground where shade,… Read More »Autumn in Thistle Wood
On a just-finished hundred-mile winter walk through West and South Yorkshire, I have felt somewhat tree-deprived – partly because my route lay through open farmland,… Read More »Winter walking
This time last year we launched a scheme called What 3 Trees to support our schools programme. The idea was simple: you buy one of… Read More »What 3 Trees…?
… on a cheerier note… The paperback is out today, available from all good bookshops, for £12.99.
If you’re growing trees from seed, it’s worth trying a couple of different methods. Using plastic reusable cell modules for medium sized seeds and nuts… Read More »Starting a tree nursery
The Scots pine (Pinus sylvestris) is one of three conifers native to Britain – the others are juniper and yew. When mature it can be… Read More »Life history of a Scots pine tree
First certificates to go out At WftT we have been beavering away, planting trees for those lucky people who have received one of our special… Read More »What.3.Trees planting Christmas 2022