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Lincolnshire's Bowthorpe Oak, once named one of Britain's greatest trees, is to receive expert care.

A mystery tree spotted in a Suffolk hedgerow turns out to be the ideal all-rounder to grow in small garden plots

A mystery tree spotted in a Suffolk hedgerow turns out to be the ideal all-rounder for small plots

Once upon a time, when Celtic tribes populated Britain, the Yew tree was revered as a symbol of longevity and rebirth and would be worshipped as such. This continued under Roman occupation, too, but such practises were stopped when the Empire converted to Christianity. Many Yew trees now can be found in churchyards, much like the one that houses the Crowhurst Yew because Christians often built their places of worship over that of the Pagans as a way to supplant the religion. Appearance-wise y...

Levens Hall opens its gardens to celebrate World Topiary Day Levens Hall A historic South Lakeland hall is holding several events tomorrow to mark its inaugural World Topiary Day celebration. Levens Hall and Gardens, near Kendal, has created the celebration of all things topiary. Taking place on the day that was traditionally set aside for Levens Hall’s Radish Feast – a jamboree of fun, games and downing of its famous Morocco Ale founded in the late 17 th century –  World Topiar...

Why hawthorn is the perfect tree for small gardens, and five varieties to plant  A mystery tree spotted in a Suffolk hedgerow turns out to be the ideal all-rounder for small plots 10 January 2021 • 9:25am A native hawthorn tree on Exmoor. The North American version – commonly known as cockspur – is often seen in gardens Credit: Getty Images  Last year, more than any other, I was asked to recommend a medium-sized tree for a domestic garden, invariably intended as a standalone feature. I ...