It’s spring, and the weeping branches of willow trees are beginning to burst into life with nectar-rich catkins and buzzing pollinators. There are over 14 native species of willow in the UK, including Salix caprea (goat willow), Salix alba (white…
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Oak tree symbolism: Myths and Legends of Oak Trees
Oak trees are stately and long-lived trees, known for their distinctive rounded leaves, towering height, and sturdy trunks. Their longevity and strength have made them symbols of endurance, wisdom, and heritage in many cultures. They are the national tree of…
What do fairies eat? A History of Fairy Foods
Across the globe, you’ll find a rich and varied tapestry of customs associated with fairy food offerings. Although these cultures and beliefs differ, they share a common thread: fairies are strongly associated with nature and therefore believed to prefer pure,…
Yew Tree Symbolism: Myths and Legends of Yew trees
Lethally poisonous, self regenerating, and with a potential lifespan of thousands of years – the yew has long been rightfully regarded with reverence and fear. Yew tree symbolism can tell us a lot about historical and spiritual perceptions of this…
The Incredible Oak Flower: Everything You Need to Know About Oak Flowers
The oak tree’s distinctive rounded leaves and acorns make it an easily identified plant, but thereβs a hidden beauty within this tree that people often overlook: the oak flower. Oak flowers look a little different to the bright, sweet-smelling tree…
