2022

Last winter we planted 12 new trees – a mixture of natives and non-natives. We kept them well watered. We planted out the huge central round bed in spring with 400 plants, chosen as good for pollinators. We had to keep it watered through the drought. We took...
Tree felling tree planting

Tree felling tree planting

Sadly we have lost another mature tree – an ailanthus. It was close to a path, had some disease, and had developed a lean. Its roots were loosening one side. In its place a small oak is planted – one of many whips planted to secure succession.