Imagineering

Imagineering. Have you heard the word 'imagineering'? It's a cheat word that just mashes together 'imagination' and 'engineering' to describe a process that blends the two things. For a while I told myself that I'd made the word up, since I'd not seen or heard it anywhere, so imagine my annoyance to find out that …

Why Trees Matter

Last year I had the pleasure of visiting Sherwood Forest. I spent a very happy day wandering among its ancient oaks in glorious late autumn sunshine. It was a wonderful experience and a feast for the senses: the fabulous colour of the leaves, the rich woodland smells, and the sounds of leaves falling to the …