Oak trees support more life forms than any other native tree, hosting hundreds of insect species, supplying many birds with an important food source and, in autumn, mammals such as squirrels, badgers and deer feed on acorns.

Great news. The Hertford Heath Community Orchard is about to receive 10 further trees to add to the 15 that we already have!

January comes round and everyone is feeling a bit flat. The excitement of Christmas is over, and its cold and dark outside.

Hummus is a delicious Middle Eastern dip made from cooked, mashed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic.