The Greenwood Trees: History, Folklore and Uses of Britain's Trees

Following A Wild Plant Year, which recorded the folklore and cultural history of our native wildflowers, in The Greenwood Trees Christina looks at the history, folklore and virtues of our native trees - and a few well-known introductions too - all illustrated with her exquisitely detailed watercolour paintings.

Marking the 800th anniversary of the Forest Charter, award-winning botanical artist Christina Hart-Davies celebrates our long relationship with trees. Since pre-historic times they have provided us with shelter, fuel, medicine, food and even the air we breathe. They have tanned leather, dyed cloth and made everything from cathedrals to clothes-pegs. We have told stories about them, admired their magnificent beauty and woven them into our spiritual lives. Following A Wild Plant Year, which recorded the folklore and cultural history of our native wildflowers, in The Greenwood Trees Christina looks at the history, folklore and virtues of our native trees - and a few well-known introductions too - all illustrated with her exquisitely detailed watercolour paintings.

We have relied on trees throughout our history. We still do, and we always will. Touch wood.

· Which tree provides a talisman supposed to protect against lightning?

· Which firewood burns best, even when green?

· Which tree should you plant by the dairy and the privy to deter flies?

• | Author: Christina Hart-Davies
• | Publisher: Two Rivers Press
• | Publication Date: Sep 21, 2018
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781909747401
• | ISBN-10: 1909747408