Survival of the Fittest Trees
Why Do Trees Break? It’s a matter of survival of the fittest – Darwin’s concept of fitness is defined as reproductive success and is best...
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The Right Tree in the Right Place
Medium density housing can range from about 25 to 80 dwellings per hectare, though most commonly the density is between 30 and 40...
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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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Branches, Roots, Leaves, Fruit and Flowers that Cross Property Boundaries
Introduction There is no requirement in law per se for a tree owner to prevent a tree or part of a tree crossing over a property boundary...
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West Country Apples, Orchards and Cider
Fresh off the Press West Country Apples, Orchards and Cider The West Country is synonymous with apples, orchards and traditional farmhouse cider...
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A World History of Rubber
Rubber is elastic and water-resistant, it floats and doesn’t conduct electricity. As latex it is used to make adhesives, contraceptives and...
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A Brief History of Tea
The Birth of Tea in China According to legend, in 2737 BC, the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled some...
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Sunlight and Shade
On a hot summer’s day, what could be better than sitting in the garden in the shade of your favourite tree, drinking a nice cup of tea or an...
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The Paper We Vote On
Between two thirds and three quarters of us will vote in the General Election this week by placing an X on a piece of paper next to the name of...
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Ivy – Good, Bad or Indifferent
Ivy is much maligned but is it all bad or does it have some redeeming features? Ivy is our only native evergreen climber and it has two forms...
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