Oak Reviews

"As above, so below! From tiny courageous seed, mighty strength will grow. Heart of lightning, timeless doors opening within my ancient bole... I will strengthen and feed you; body, mind, and soul. Dig deep! Hold true! I will awaken the primal King and ...  Read the complete review

Oak before ash we are in for a splash, Well as yet I have not seen either in leaf the buds are ready to burst but I have not seen either tree in leaf yet. Oak trees are one of Britains great old trees. The village green where I lived as a child has several really old ones and has a few new saplings too. I have great memories ...  Read the complete review

I did not even realise this section was here until stumbling across someone elses opinion (sorry Zebra). This is great as it allows me to share my vast plant knowledge with you all. I studied for an HND in Amenity horticulture between 1992 and 1995 at Writtle College in Chelmsford and the majority of the course comprised of plant idents ...  Read the complete review

An ancient oak stands in all its majesty at the end of our garden forming a boundary between my world and another wilder one in the field and woods beyond. It is almost certainly a magical tree for either it or the fairies have enchanted me. When we moved into this house I considered the oak to be a bit of a nuisance. It dominated the ...  Read the complete review

I do have other interests besides gardening and alcohol. For example . . . well . . . er . . Okay, let’s just concentrate on these two for the moment. And be thankful that they are so integrated. But of course this is a gardening op, so let me turn your attention to those majestic trees which from little acorns grow. And ...  Read the complete review