My family has farmed at Stagehall Farm just outside the village of Stow for three generations, during which we have planted almost twenty small woodlands. Growing up as a farmer’s son, I was of course used to working on the farm from a young age but I was to take a break from agriculture to…
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Making the best bonfire – The right fire wood
A bonfire party at this time of year can be an exciting event for everyone, young or old. Making bonfire means ensuring that you have the best fire wood amongst other things. Choosing the Best Fire Wood A good bonfire means knowing your wood. Choosing the best fire wood for your bonfire is not just…
30 Wonderful and wacky facts you probably didn’t know about wood
There is nothing more appealing than a grove of stately oak trees lining a long driveway or the seemingly somber state of a weeping willow as it stands by itself, looking forlorn and unloved. And let’s not forget the utter majesty of a grove of giant sequoias, the world’s largest trees, with the General Sherman…