Yes, it's on - National Tree Week is traditionally the launch of the winter tree planting season and has been organised by The Tree Council since 1975. The theme for this year is “Grow Your Own” and is part of this year-long drive towards raising awareness, through community action, of the part that trees play in sustainable living. By planting trees for their fruit and seeds - the ever popular apples, pears and plums as well as mulberries, hazel and sweet chestnut - The Tree Council is encouraging people to make the most of the free food that trees can provide. It is also asking anyone considering planting a tree to think about issues such as alternative fuel sources, health, shade and survival of species as they consider what the most appropriate species will be for their site as they “grow their own”.