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  • Book review: ‘The New Sylva’

    May 7, 2014 /

    In 1664, horticulturalist John Evelyn published 'Sylva', a comprehensive study of Britain's trees; and in 2014, to mark the 350th anniversary, a modern-day version has been created. This is a book to cherish for generations to come!

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  • The Scots pine: keeper of the forest

    February 12, 2014 /

    Continuing my series on British trees, we're heading up into the Highlands to stand beneath a beautiful Scots pine...

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  • The enchantment of the rowan

    September 9, 2013 /

    The mountain ash is one of our best-loved native trees: beautiful in every season, with more than a hint of magic.

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Thomas Hardy, 'Under the Greenwood Tree'
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