St. Edmund Hall founded, it is estimated, in 1236, claims to be the oldest academical society for the education of undergraduates in any university. It is the last surviving medieval hall in Oxford. Over the past few years, Ewan has … Continue reading →
An uncommon and majestic tree, the Narrow Leaved Ash dominates the Museum Gardens in York. Until January 2018, it was listed as a Champion Tree in both height and girth. Unfortunately, as a result of water transmission problems in its … Continue reading →
With the expected changes in weather, the climate of Britain will become increasingly like that of the Mediterranean. Botanic gardens and parks will gradually take on the appearance of Rundle Gardens with a good deal of bare earth but an … Continue reading →
A unique tree, a fastigiate Beech, was discovered by Sir John Naesmyth in the grounds of his house near Peebles. The grounds are now known as Dawyck Gardens, a constituent of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh. Naesmyth was the landscape … Continue reading →
On the weekend of 16th and 17th September 2017 the John Innes Centre celebrated 50 years of research on its present site in Norwich. Over 3000 visitors attended. Ewan’s pictures in connection with Ash Dieback were on display and he … Continue reading →
The Hartpury Heritage Trust, located near Gloucester, owns the Hartpury Orchard Centre and the National Perry Pear Collection. In St Mary’s churchyard are several of the indigenous varieties of Apple tree.
Continue reading →This tree is probably the rarest on the British List. For many years the only known example was a single tree in the Forest of Wyre in Worcestershire. That tree was destroyed by a fire in 1862 but cuttings had … Continue reading →
A Treasurer was first appointed at York Minster in 1071. Since then, his house has undergone many changes and it is now largely 17th century. At the front, there is a beautiful, award-winning garden in which herbaceous plants are clustered … Continue reading →
At present, it seems that the west of England is suffering significantly less from Ash Dieback than the east. This may result from a variety of factors including location, genetic characteristics and sources of recolonisation after the Ice Age. As … Continue reading →
At a place in Georgia where secret governmental meetings are sometimes held, several US Presidents have planted Live Oak Trees to commemorate their visits. The first was Calvin Coolidge in 1928 and the most recent Bill Clinton in 2012. Ewan … Continue reading →