Frankincense and Myrrh
Introduction Frankincense and myrrh both grow as small trees or shrubs. Their natural habitat is limited to the southern part of the Arabian...
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Trees of Special Interest
What are Special Trees? Special trees are outstanding examples because of their age, the habitat they provide, their size, their association with...
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The Tragedy of the Commons
The UK will host the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow on 31 October – 12 November 2021. The COP26 summit...
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A Brief History of Gin
Gin is variously referred to by a multitude of nicknames including Mother’s Ruin, Mother’s Little Helper, Daffy’s Elixir (named after the...
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Business Survey
We would be very grateful if you could take the time (just a couple of minutes) to fill out our Hellis Solutions Survey to better understand your...
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Olives, Olive Trees and the Olympic Games
The 2020 Summer Olympics, officially the Games of the XXXII Olympiad and also known as Tokyo 2020 Games, will take place from Friday 23 July to...
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How trees in your park help protect from disease
On your next visit to the park, enjoy all the different species you can see, but there is also another world of wildlife floating all around you...
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Bluebell Woodlands
The Bluebell is the sweetest flower That waves in summer air: Its blossoms have the mightiest power To soothe my spirit’s care. ~ Emily Bronte If...
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The Trees That Make Easter
The Christian festival of Easter is a fusion of ancient beliefs and manifold cultures. Easter encompasses the fertility symbols of Ancient Egypt...
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Spring Blossom – The Magnificent Seven
Spring has sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the blossom is? Cherries are, of course, a perennial favourite for spring blossom, but there...
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