For years I felt this quiet heaviness about the state of the planet. I didn’t have a name for it then, but now I know it was eco-anxiety — that feeling of, “The problem is so huge… what can I actually do?” And like most families, our budget wasn’t endless. I needed something real, simple, and genuinely impactful. That’s when the simple act of planting a tree hit me. 🌿 The more I learned, the more I realised 🌿 - Trees breathe with the planet, literally cleaning and balancing the air. - Their roots form underground networks that feed and communicate with other trees and life. - Their leaves send signals above the ground to protect and support the forest around them. - They are energetic beings that stabilise, ground, and soften the land. And the part that shifted everything for me? 🌱 Planting a tree is simple and accessible 🌱 - One action. - Low cost. - Big impact. 🌏 Does One Tree Really Matter? Yes. One tree stores carbon, creates habitat, stabilises soil, feeds ecosystems, cools the land, and becomes part of a much bigger whole. 🌳 One tree becomes a grove. 🌳 A grove becomes a forest. 🌳 And a forest changes everything. 🌳 🌱 A Gentle Invitation If you’ve ever felt that ache about the planet and wanted to help in a real, tangible way… Start with one tree. It’s one of the simplest, most meaningful actions you can take — and it truly does make a difference. It makes me feel better every day about my children's future being able to create tangible and meaningful change 💚

...And why planting even one tree creates a ripple far bigger than we realise. 🌳 When people ask why we focus so much on trees for land regeneration, the answer is beautifully simple: ✨ Trees are one of the most powerful forces of healing on the planet — above and below the ground. 🌿 What trees do above the ground 🌿 - Clean and filter the air - Bring shade, shelter, and cooler microclimates - Slow strong winds and soften harsh environments - Provide food, nectar, and habitat for birds, insects, and wildlife - Shape how water flows across the land, preventing erosion and flooding - A healthy tree changes the entire feel of a landscape — you can sense it. 🌱 What trees do below the ground 🌱 This is where the quiet magic happens, their roots: - Hold soil together - Create channels for water to move - Feed whole networks of fungi and microbes - Pull down and store carbon - Support surrounding plants by sharing nutrients and moisture Underground, a tree becomes a hub of life — a living support system for everything around it. 🌏 Why we use trees to regenerate land 🌏 Because they don’t just “grow.” They restore. They stabilise. They invite biodiversity back in. As each tree matures, the land becomes healthier, the waterways clearer, and the wildlife more abundant. Over time, one tree becomes a grove… a grove becomes a forest… and a forest becomes a thriving ecosystem. 💚 The impact of one single tree 💚 It might seem small, but one tree: - Stores carbon - Feeds birds - Builds soil - Expands habitat - Grows shade - Creates beauty - Adds to a legacy you can literally stand beneath 🌳 Every tree is a beginning 🌳 A promise 🌳 A quiet act of regeneration. 🌱 A gentle call to action: If you’ve ever wondered whether your contribution matters — it does. One tree planted today will still be giving back long after we’re gone. 🌳 Planting a single tree is one of the simplest ways to help heal the earth — and yourself. 🌳 If you feel called, you can upgrade your plan, we'll plant your tree (and send you a video and info all about it) and you can be part of this growing legacy.

Do you ever talk to trees? For some people it looks like: 🌳 leaning against a trunk to calm their mind 🫶 hugging a tree 🍂 having a quiet moment under a favourite tree 🌿 asking the forest for clarity 💨 listening to what the wind in the branches “feels like” Tree communication isn’t always about hearing words. Sometimes it’s a feeling. A knowing. A shift in your breath. A sense of being held. 🌱 Have you ever felt a connection with a tree — even once? 🌱 What was that like for you? There are no wrong answers here... just curiosity.

🌱 Whether you live in the middle of a forest, a city apartment, a small town, or a beachy paradise — you are part of this community, and we’d love to know where you’re growing from. ✨ We invite you to share in the comments: - What country/region you’re in - What you can see from your window right now - One thing you love about the land around you There’s no “perfect” answer — this is simply about honouring the places that hold us. 🌱 Where are you rooted today? I'll go first: This is the view from my backyard here in Northland, New Zealand. I love the conscious aliveness of the land around me. 💚

Being out in the ngahere (forest) always brings so much wisdom and medicine for me. One thing I have noticed in my time in the ngahere is that although different trees have different 'personalities', the different species also hold certain energetic signatures. 💚 I'm curious to know which of the following trees that you resonate with the most? 🌲 1. Kauri — The Ancient Wisdom Keeper You carry deep knowing — even if you don’t always trust it. You're here to hold timelines, truths, and possibilities. People come to you for clarity, even when you feel wobbly yourself.Your growth lesson: stand tall without carrying the weight of the whole forest. 🌟 Keywords: old soul, steady, intuitive, visionary. 🌿 2. Mānuka — The Resilient Regenerator You rise where others can’t. You grow through harsh winds, cold seasons, and challenging soil — and somehow come out stronger. You transmute hurt into medicine.Your growth lesson: soften; you don’t always have to be the tough one. 🌟 Keywords: survivor, alchemist, adaptable, protective. 🍃 3. Kawakawa — The Heart Healer You feel everything.Your medicine is connection, compassion, and soothing the tender places — in yourself and others. You’re guided by intuition, sensation, and emotion.Your growth lesson: keep some medicine for yourself. 🌟 Keywords: empath, healer, nurturer, emotional intelligence. 🌳 4. Tōtara — The Leader & Builder You are the backbone.Strong, grounded, dependable, and designed to create structures that last. You bring direction where others bring chaos.Your growth lesson: delegate; roots network better when they’re shared. 🌟 Keywords: leadership, legacy, structure, responsibility. 🔥 5. Pōhutukawa — The Creative Fire You burst into brilliance at the edge of season. You innovate, disrupt, express, and radiate beauty. You don’t grow in straight lines — and that’s your power.Your growth lesson: consistency doesn’t kill magic; it amplifies it. 🌟 Keywords: creativity, colour, inspiration, spontaneity. 🌬️ 6. Kānuka — The Light Worker