At the Tree Life Centre, many apple varieties are grown, the list includes some that are grown in the nursery. ...
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Apple Grafting
One of the Tree Life Centre secrets are all the different types of apple varieties that are grown.
Grafting apples was done by selecting a desired rootstock which determines the growth of the variety. Then a variety was ...
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Building a new polytunnel
A new polytunnel has been built. The site was measured up, dug over, and leveled. Next the central path was built using large pavers.
Using old scaffolding planks, the large bed was built covering all of one side of ...
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Greater Stitchwort
The Tree Life Centre grows many types of wildflowers, which are good for wildlife and promoting native flowers of Britain.
The photo below shows a few of the many wildflower species grown here at the Tree Life Centre. The ...
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Traditional Hedge Laying
Near to the entrance of the Tree Life Centre, a beautiful hedge was rebuilt using traditional techniques. The trees were cut, and layered with added branches woven into it to create a barrier for some of the livestock. It is ...
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Tree Planting
During the winter period around January 2012, a lot of trees were planted in Warmley Forest Park, Bristol.
Different species were selected to create a mix of trees and shrubs, including Spindle, Buckthorn, Dogwood, ...
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Welcome to the Tree Life Centre’s new blog
Keep up to date with our Tree Life Centre's activities in the west of England! ...
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