Morning run through #blandyfarm and headed to the Ginkgo Grove.

“Acts of creation are ordinarily reserved for gods and poets, but humbler folk may circumvent this restriction if they know how. To plant a pine, for example, one need be neither god nor poet; one need only own a shovel.” ― Aldo Leopold #quote

The Magna Carta, meaning, “Great Charter” is considered an important symbol of liberty around the world. This historical document was signed and sealed in 1215 at a surprising place, under a 2,500 year old yew tree in Wraysbury, Berks called Ankerwyke. englisc-gateway.com/bbs/topic/3405…

How does your garden look in winter? Now is the time to plan for good winter interest next year. Our horticulturist in the Dwarf Conifer Garden has some suggestions: chgobg.org/2z98ptQ

Fascinating to finally visit Bicton Park today with ICCP amazing monkey puzzles in a well managed #avenue

Critically endangered Abies numidica in the morning sun Bicton Park #botanicgarden

Window frost or tiny pine trees? Great capture of nature's attention to detail by Alec in WILDerland!

"What do forests look like? #ForestsMatter ow.ly/qq4v30hBmrn" RT FAO Forestry

Why do we study tree rings and what do they tell us? ow.ly/NI2R30hPNkm

Britain is setting their sights on a coast-to-coast "megaforest" ow.ly/QFkX30hQvBn

Thanks to the rise of technology, could tree planting be the next big business? ow.ly/P1ak30hSTQF

"So much beauty in the world... #redwoods #travelphotography #California #naturephotography #naturelovers #travelgram #wanderlust" RT Courtney Blacher

Grey Squirrels are considered the great foresters of the woods. It's not just about the quantity of forgotten buried seeds, but the quality at which they choose the seeds that is the basis for forest regeneration. i-csrs.com/squirrels-and-…

Conifers of Great Lakes Region presented by Robert Ayotte on January 30, 10 a.m., Hidden Lake Gardens MSU. Indoor lecture followed by outdoor tour. $3 admission for program, members are free.

"Half Dome #Yosemite #California #NationalParks #landscapephotography #NaturePhotography #hiking #outdoors #trekking #climbing #backpacking" RT The Hiking Experience

Winter flowering Ericas at their very best in the Valley Garden, Windsor. The Heather Garden is looking really sharp and well worth exploring particularly on a sunny crisp day.Windsor Great Park

Cloaked in white: three Japanese old-growth trees in winter ow.ly/qeoS30iabWK

#Cryptomeria japonica (hidden flower parts of Japan), grown for #timber and #coppiced in the dai #sugi method. Shedding #pollen now Birmingham Botanical Gardens UK #kitayama #nakagawa #kyoto #conifer #gymnosperm #japan #arboriculture #birmingham

Pinus mugo "Varella" a lovely small pine for those limited spaces.

Sunsets, trees and spring. #trees #nature #spring #sunset TNC in Illinois Openlands enjoyillinois Midwest Living American Forests Nat Geo Photography NikonUSA #forhire #printsforsale