We had a superb walk along the Carriageway, and by the side of Primrose Woods yesterday. The weather was perfect, sunny, and cold, no...

What a turbulent time we've had of it. Just the worst time of year for such sadnesses and tragedies. But, by the Armstrong Cross, hope...

Many thanks to all contributors. Take a look at these two pictures, taken by Jamie Wood. "Spot the Difference" says Jamie. The difference...

You are in for a rare treat. Here is a short blog by a fantastic guest: Sarah Taylor from Potted History and PottedApprentis A little...

A few folk enjoyed a couple of enjoyable hours on the Coquet recently, being educated by the Rivers Trust. We learned about the Alder...

This is a photograph of PC Sinton, who was attacked and badly injured in 1920. My latest 'If Trees Could Talk' article was inspired by...

Can you guess what we were up to? Hold on, take a look at the next picture, that might help. Have you guessed yet? What, still 'NO'?? Try...

For this blog post, I am just going to share with you a most marvelous website about The Mother Tree Project. This Project is based on...

In 2019 Janet wrote an article for Over the Bridges about Ash Dieback. Janet has kindly allowed me to reproduce this here. ASH DIEBACK A...

Two significant weeping ash trees stand proudly in the gardens of Armstrong Cottages. I am so disappointed to discover that there are no...

I have just spent a wonderful online hour being shown how to collect seeds from all kinds of trees, to grow future trees. From berries to...

So, what happened to the Facebook page, Trees of Rothbury? It was a very strange experience to be trolled by people using fake profiles...

As you know, my ‘If this tree could talk’ series is a growing sequence of stories about the history of Rothbury, which links places and...

Who knew what life-forms an old tree can maintain? We all love trees, we love the feel of the different textures of bark, we love the...

I have spent a great deal of time researching this story, for my If This Tree Could Talk series. I found out a lot and I had help from...

I am so delighted to report that NCC has agreed and Rothbury now has the first tree warden scheme in Northumberland! Congratulations to...

Who knows how old Coppicing is? it is an age-old technique that involves harvesting stems from a tree while allowing it to remain...

I have always felt a certain awe, wonder, and power when I am amongst trees - especially in woodland or forest. Do you feel this also?...

I have spent quite a lot of time with Alan Winlow lately. He has shown me woodlands which need tree protectors removing. He has pointed...

Just look at this fungus growing on an ancient beech trunk. This beech has been felled and stands - still alive in some ways - on a road...