Lesley Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 We planted a withy bed yesterday. we were given some withies (willow) in three different colours and have dedicated an area by the stream to plant them. We will coppice them to use the withies and to keep them cropping. I want to make a willow sculpture so I'm hoping we have enough to use next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Brilliant you could run willow sculpting courses and sell willow wig-wams for peas etc. Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 I think I'll just sell the withies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 I think I'll just sell the withies Oooh yes please, then I could have a go at making some wig-wams Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 9, 2008 Author Share Posted April 9, 2008 In a couple of years Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 In a couple of years Karen That's OK, it will take me that long to learn how Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted April 10, 2008 Share Posted April 10, 2008 Sounds exciting Lesley! In a few years time can I have some then? I love using them to make things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 10, 2008 Author Share Posted April 10, 2008 Of course! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pickles Posted April 12, 2008 Share Posted April 12, 2008 hi ya where did you get your withies from? im looking to get some to make a living willow fence/hedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 13, 2008 Author Share Posted April 13, 2008 I was given these - they are quite difficult to get hold of but you can buy them mail order - try googling to see if you have a supplier near to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 What a lovely idea. You could make baskets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted April 14, 2008 Author Share Posted April 14, 2008 I could..... - but I really want to make a tunnel and a seating area of some sort....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 I could..... - but I really want to make a tunnel and a seating area of some sort....... My sisters ex-husband used to do those for schools as part of a natural play area Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted April 15, 2008 Share Posted April 15, 2008 Brilliant lesley, what a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
