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Mighty oaks from little acorns grow

Have you ever planted a seed that became a great tree? Give nature’s natural cycles a helping hand by joining Seed Gathering Season on the autumn equinox on 22 September. It’s free and easy to take part – simply gather up the winged seeds, fruits, cones and nuts local to you, then nurture them and watch them grow.

There are full instructions for how to collect, plant and care for your harvest, along with downloadable guides to