The Heartwood Arboretum is the brainchild of Professor Brian Legg, and, in this first of two podcasts, he takes us on a tour of the Arboretum with all its trees British Isles natives. From the Plymouth Pear – so rare that the Millennium Seed Bank had to provide the saplings, to the willows that provided household items before the age of plastic, Brian tells us the fascinating stories behind the trees and how you too can enjoy this beautiful, local landmark.

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