Basket willow

Willow is such a versatile tree. There are thousands of willow varieties. Within them are basket making varieties specifically grown for the qualities we need such as pliability, size, colour and ease to grow and harvest. We are very lucky that these varieties have survived and are still available to us for use. My Favourite […]

How to harvest basket willow rods from coppiced willow stools and use them for weaving willow baskets. Includes a video-tutorial to help you succeed.

Learning to soak basketry willow is an art. Madame Twig takes you through the process of soaking and mellowing in three short videos.

Willows are one of the easiest plants to grow and have so many beneficial uses including but not limited to medicinal, structural and soil purification. Learn why and how you should grow basket willow on your homestead.

Vegetable and willow farm located in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Jesica Clark creates baskets and teaches willow weaving.

How to start growing willow for basket making. A question I get asked a lot is how do I get started growing willow? How much area do I need to plant? What varieties would you recommend? Let’s dive into all of that here. But firstly I want to say I do not have all […]

In these times of social distancing, meeting up with other people is a rare pleasure. So it was a delight to attend a workshop last Saturday on making a zarzo basket with Nicki of Willow and Yoga, …

There are over 400 types of willow. Here's a look at the varieties grown at Living Willow Farm in Roseville, OH.

Make a beautiful and practical woven bird basket from willow branches. Learn how with this tutorial that walks you through the process.