Action Oak I am shocked this year, as I notice the increasing deaths of oaks along our Beccles Road. All were planted around the same time, presumably by Andrew Johnston when he changed the road, enlarging the Holton Hall Park. (Holton Hall was enhanced and developed by Andrew Johnston, agent for the Halesworth bank in… Continue reading The death of oaks along Beccles Road
Asparagus, drought and vine
It has been a life's ambition to grow asparagus, but that life has up to now been far too itinerant to plant and wait 5 years for fruition. At last that time has come, as I surpass my mother and fathers age, now at nearing 70 years on this earth, now I can say, I… Continue reading Asparagus, drought and vine
Trees on Tour – (Barcham) Sandringham with Fe
A road trip with Fe, Suffolk Tree Warden Network, 29 April, to Sandringham Estate gave us a chance to catch up on some news, including our mutual interest in a heritage tree project. The story of the land was the 21,000 acres, planted formally 120 + years ago, with little added or altered, until Charles… Continue reading Trees on Tour – (Barcham) Sandringham with Fe
Socratic Dialogue in the woods 2026: To be true to myself
This annual Socratic dialogue in Kaliwoods continued last years exploration of truth, in this case true to myself. This raised questions about identity and authenticity. Kevin, Pippa, Rupert, Armin, Mahmood, Francois, (later Gill and Yuka) came to the woods. We spent a good time on the definitions of words: True / Myself / To be,… Continue reading Socratic Dialogue in the woods 2026: To be true to myself
Friends Kaliwood
I'd cancelled the week before, too full of local elections (county council, Green fighting Reform) but invited friends to come this Thursday and boy was I grateful for their help. Guided by Virginia, attentive to the hairs on roots, we potted up over 50 oak saplings from Ben's gift of 100's - his ton of… Continue reading Friends Kaliwood
Beccles Willow heritage tree walk
Preparation for a Beccles tree walk, invited by Netta Swallow. After the excitement of finding a rare lichen in Holton Pits by Anthony my eye was caught by lichen on these willow. Anthony Speca has given it a name: The yellow lichen is Xanthoria parietina, and the greyish lichen is Physcia adscendens. Willows and Poplars… Continue reading Beccles Willow heritage tree walk
Fe’s Biochar notes
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The State of UK Oaks
Notes from, a webnair. The importance of our oak trees. 600 different species, of Quercus. Sessile (stalkless) and Robur Penduntulate. Also popular Holm Oak, Turkey Oak, Red Oak. 2.3 million in UK. UK has Europe largest amount of ancient oaks. Important - supporting centuries old habitat ecosystems. Also valuable for social and cultural. Churches, ship… Continue reading The State of UK Oaks
The excitement of finding anaptychia-ciliaris at the Pits
I could tell the excitement between the lines of email words from Anthony. (They say 80-90% of expression is non verbal) He had visited the Pits and found a rare lichen. Anaptychia ciliaris. 'A rapidly declining large foliose lichen found on well-lit and moderately nutrient enriched tree trunks, often high up on the trunk'. It… Continue reading The excitement of finding anaptychia-ciliaris at the Pits
Planting potatoes with Neil Armstrong
One of the great joys of Kinda being in the woods every day these spring days, is meeting the children and finding their enthusiasm to help. Neil Armstrong (he has the moon helmet) is one such, who said at one point of the day: "I like helping" We started by cutting prickly blackthorn to put… Continue reading Planting potatoes with Neil Armstrong
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