Harvest 2010

Offically, harvest 2010 began today with samplings of the specialty willow ready for sale. Avaliable for sale in February/March:

S. alba - Straight and branched yolk-yellow stems
S. acutifolia- Purple/maroon stems with medium sized grey catkins
S. gracilistla- Brown/red stems with huge (up to 10 cm) grey catkins
S. koriyanagi- Delicate grey catkins on slender, tan stems
S. u. 'Sekka' (fantail)- Medium sized flattened curling stems, grey catkins when forced

Curly brown and red willow

**Photos to come soon***

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Snowy field

Cold weather brings out the bright winter color stems and shiny floral buds of willow growing in the field. Months have passed since the hard spring and summer work of field establishment full of tilling, fencing, mowing, weeding and tending. Heavy spring and summer rains that were excessive for flowering annuals plants meant perfect conditions for willow establishment. Now, it is time to enjoy the view.