Introduction to English Oak & Willow

Why “English Oak & Willow”? These trees at ubiquitous with the English countryside and have been used extensively in rural building and crafts. The English Oak & Willow Blog explores the countryside where these magnificent trees grow and the buildings and crafts that use them as well as many other trees, plants, stones and all things traditionally English and rural.

A little about myself. I live in the rural English Midlands and often fish the rivers, streams and lakes. I work with an environmental and community group maintaining a large and old orchard as well as many other sites. I visit historic buildings and other sites of interest. This blog will bring the English countryside and crafts to you with information about how you can be involved or just enjoy seeing the old ways being kept alive.

Wilson's Orchard on St George's Day evening 2011