The Tree Grower’s Guide

Trees are wonderful! They benefit wildlife, our planet and are essential to human life. Growing a young tree from seed is a simple, satisfying act anybody can do almost anywhere. This readable, practical and beautifully illustrated book is written by a partnership of tree growing experts. We guide the reader through the essentials step-by-step in identifying, gathering and growing UK trees from seeds – whether in few pots on a balcony to setting up a community tree nursery to growing a whole woodland or new hedgerow! The Tree Grower’s Guide is complemented by a range of free online resources including videos, practical guidance and top tips to help total beginners and more experienced growers successfully gather seeds and grow healthy young trees. Happy planting!

This book includes the updated Good Seed Guide with extra online content including more tree species and ‘how to’ videos, available at treegrowersguide.org.uk