Ingrained : The making of a craftsman and vividly conjures the magic

and vividly conjures the magic of nature

integral to the plant kingdom

Reconnect with the outside world and transform the everyday exercise of walking into a soul-enriching practice which enhances the present moment and fosters a profound sense of tranquillity

with many other unusual and charismatic species also described

and emotional connection to place for over a thousand years

Ingrained : The making of a craftsman and vividly conjures the magicShortlisted for the Wainwright Prize for Nature Writing 2025 Ingrained is a heartfelt love letter to trees, timber, craftsmanship and creativity, and a moving exploration of what it means to find your own voice. Born the eldest son of a Master Woodworker, Callum Robinson grew up surrounded by wood and wilderness, learning the secrets of craft in his fathers workshop and playing beneath the sycamore, oak and Scots pine that framed his childhood.