What are the different Types of willow you use? I use a mix of buff and brown willow in my willow coffins, along with some white willow. But what is the difference? Read on to find out more. Buff willow White willow Brown willow Do you have any questions? Want to know about the current […]
A Simple Guide to Willow Types Used in Wegnalls Willow Coffins and Baskets Read More »
Following on from the previous two blogs, this post looks at the end of the willow growing year: The harvest. Harvesting The actual harvest is a satisfying physical task, which is good because it’s usually quite cold! I choose a variety to harvest and cut all of these before moving on to another. Using the
From Twigs To Trees: Planting My New Project! (Part 3) Read More »
In the previous blog I detailed how I started my willow growing journey, from an empty field to laying the membrane and fencing it off. So this post answers the question: How do you plant willow? 2. Planting During the winter months in the Northern Hemisphere, when the willow is dormant, is the best time
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One of the questions I am frequently asked is: “Where does your willow come from?” So this is the first in a three series of blog posts about my willow growing experience. Hopefully it gives you more of an idea of where willow comes from and how it all started. 1. Creating the willow bed
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There is so much to love about willow and why it is so special. Here are just four reasons why I am growing willow on our farm.
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