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OverviewThere has never been a better time to plant a tree! From their invaluable role in fighting climate change and cleaning the air of our cities, to the huge mental health benefits being around their leafy presence can bring, trees are at the very centre of both our urban and rural ecosystems. Written by Ben Raskin, head of horticulture at the Soil Association, and supported by Friends of the Earth UK, this earthy call-to-action teaches the practical how-to's alongside the most interesting insights to appreciate about the significance of magnificent trees. As movements to rewild the world around us gain pace, tree planting is being recognised as an empowering, practical and surprisingly simple action that each and every one of us can do in our backyard, park, local community, school, and towns and cities. Sections in this book include: - Trees and the World - This section celebrates just how vital trees are, from how they help regulate the climate and absorb dangerous methane and nitrous oxide, to how they enrich soil, support wildlife and keep our city air clean, as well as the threats they face from climate change. - Growing Your Own Tree - Tips on growing saplings from seed, cuttings or grafting, plus guidance on care and maintenance, from weeding and mulching to when to prune and pollard. - Tree Identification Guide - A guide to the top40 of our favourite trees, appreciated for their fruit and nuts, their ornamental value and the role they play in supporting wildlife, including a neat introduction to how to recognise trees by their leaf shape, flowers, seeds and fruit. - Trees and Happiness - Research has revealed that trees are effective at reducing stress levels and improving our mental well-being, and this section digs into exactly how this happens. Whether you're a keen gardener, an avid environmental activist or simply want to learn more about these beautiful and powerful organisms, this must-read book illustrated by popular screen-printer Rosanna Morris sends the powerful message that we can plant a tree & retree the world! Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ben Raskin , Rosanna MorrisPublisher: Quarto Publishing PLC Imprint: Leaping Hare Press ISBN: 9780711279346ISBN 10: 0711279349 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 25 October 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsIntroduction 61 TREES AND THE WORLDTrees and the Climate 14Trees, Soil and Fungi 20Trees and Wildlife 26Agroforestry 322 TREES AND HAPPINESSShade and Shelter 42Trees and Pollution 46Why Climbing Trees is Good for You 50Expanding Tree-based Play 52Trees and Mental Health 54Community and Reduced Crime 583 GROWING TREESRaising Your Own Trees 64Growing Apple Trees on Their Own Roots 68How to Plant a Tree 70Keeping Your Tree Healthy 74Using Woodchip in Your Garden 764 THE FORTY BEST TREESMapleAlderBanksiaBirch BottlebrushChestnutBean TreeCedarCercisDogwoodHazelHawthornHandkerchiefGum TreeSpindleBeechFigAshHoney LocustHollyWalnutMagnoliaAppleRedwoodMulberry IronwoodPinePlane AspenAlmondCherryPlumPearOakMangroveBlack LocustWillowElderSorbusElmGuide to Tree Identification 1605 TREES AND THE ECONOMYBuy Wood to Save the World 166Working With Trees 170Further Reading 173Index 174Acknowledgments 176ReviewsAuthor InformationBen Raskin is the Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association in the UK, and author of Zero-Waste Gardening (2021). He runs courses and training on organic growing including community orchards, and launched the Soil Association's flagship Organic Apprenticeship Scheme in 2007. Ben got the gardening bug working on an organic vineyard in northern Italy, and has worked in horticulture for over 20 years, including a stint as Assistant Head Gardener at the UK charity Garden Organic. He has also written The Community Gardening Handbook; Compost; Grow; and Bees, Bugs & Butterflies for Leaping Hare Press. Rosanna Morris is an illustrator and printmaker interested in sustainability, food sovereignty and the environment. Many of her prints explore themes of agriculture, horticulture and the natural world. Rosanna also teaches printmaking and drawing at various art schools including the Bristol Drawing school at the Royal West of England academy and the Spike Print studio. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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