Growing Greener: Trees for gardens

We look up to them, we shelter under them but we can all bring a tree into this world, however small our garden – world-renowned tree expert Tony Kirkham explains why we cannot – and must not – live without them.

Listen now to this fascinating discussion with Arit Anderson and Tony Kirkham:

• Find out more about our Growing Greener podcast series

About our guest

Dr Tony Kirkham was the Head of Arboretum, Gardens & Horticultural Services at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew until his retirement in 2021. He is the author of many award-winning and popular books on trees, including pruning and training guides and his celebration of their glory in Remarkable Trees (Thames & Hudson).

Find out more:

• About Tony Kirkham
• Follow Tony on Instagram
• Discover his shared passion for trees with Judi Dench
• Learn to ID trees with Tony’s tree spotting cards, Tree Vision
• Best trees for small gardens
• Fast-growing trees

Catch up on the first three series of the BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Podcast:

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