Sweet chestnuts are a versatile ingredient that can elevate a range of dishes with their unique flavor and texture ...

Mid September is the beginning of chestnut season. Ever wonder what the difference between a horse chestnut and the edible sweet chestnut is? They look almost identical out of their protective green ...

You don't need an open fire to roast chestnuts; using an oven can fill your home with sweet aromas. Roasting chestnuts in the oven is easy and results in sweet, buttery, and tender nuts ready for ...

Campaign aims to teach people how to recognise the tree and signs of the pest and disease that threaten it The UK’s sweet chestnuts are facing a double threat from pests and disease, and the ...

Citizen scientist volunteers are needed to help monitor sweet chestnut trees for pests and disease, the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has said. Sweet chestnut trees, or Castanea sativa, are found ...

Fortunately, most chestnut trees are partially self-fertile so roughly one in every five of the prickly burrs contain a useful large nut. To be frank, I’m relieved because our tree has now grown to a ...

Tree that’s withstood storms and firewood collectors wins contest highlighting those in urban areas A 480-year-old sweet chestnut that has withstood storms, firewood collectors and, increasingly, ...

Chestnut trees reveal the lasting impact of the Roman Empire on Europe’s landscape, showing how Romans shaped forestry across the continent.

Horse chestnuts, sweet chestnuts, roast chestnuts... With autumn comes chestnut season. Whether you're out on a woodland walk or cooking a meal, you might be wondering whether you can share your shiny ...

Horse chestnuts, sweet chestnuts, marrons–so many names for fruits that look very similar. But don’t be fooled. These are not synonyms for the same fruit. myHOMEBOOK explains the differences between ...

Sweet chestnut was introduced into the UK by the Romans though it now behaves like a native tree, particularly in South East England where it spreads through many woodlands by seed (Gareth Fuller/PA) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chestnuts are typically heart-shaped with a triangular base. The horse chestnut is usually more rounded. Photo: Getty Images Horse ...