tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.comments2024-02-22T06:17:35.232-05:00WillowsSalixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14567811443697981994noreply@blogger.comBlogger442125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-91680664646956461272019-08-22T20:09:33.242-04:002019-08-22T20:09:33.242-04:00I don't mind answering your business question,...I don't mind answering your business question, but please send me your detailed, specific question to my email address which you can find on my website.<br />ThanksSalixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567811443697981994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-39320545406243230262019-08-22T20:02:54.023-04:002019-08-22T20:02:54.023-04:00Hi
In general you should always be cautious when p...Hi<br />In general you should always be cautious when planting willow if it is close to foundations, septics etc. Nobody will guarantee that it won't cause problems, but most sites will tell you that if the foundation, pipes etc are in good shape (without cracks) you won't have a problem. In addition to that it is not a large willow tree that you are planting, I suppose? Most of the basketry willow varieties are shrub willow and would never grow into a tree. You may be able to find additional information on this topic on-line.salixlene@gmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-17398265106394078662019-08-22T17:10:38.518-04:002019-08-22T17:10:38.518-04:00My husband and I are just starting our "Willo...My husband and I are just starting our "Willow Growing Business". Aptly the name of our home town is Willard:) <br />Can you recommend a packaging for shipping, and the shipping method most safe for these rods? thank you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10195630976782591758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-43903469134904191642019-08-17T17:01:58.887-04:002019-08-17T17:01:58.887-04:00How far from structures should basketry willows be...How far from structures should basketry willows be planted?...I have a very small lot with a shed, house and fence to work around. ThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10499897041447578878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-72239578373622268982019-05-05T11:36:27.601-04:002019-05-05T11:36:27.601-04:00thank you for the info.thank you for the info.Doehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728329802772723215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-13987538881966885272019-05-04T21:42:08.207-04:002019-05-04T21:42:08.207-04:00It depends on several factors: The size of the wil...It depends on several factors: The size of the willow, the willow variety and the temperature of the water. Anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940401985028347059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-4016997344919745252019-05-04T12:17:33.417-04:002019-05-04T12:17:33.417-04:00how long do you soak your willow?how long do you soak your willow?Doehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728329802772723215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-1629913632391018482019-03-25T16:38:06.406-04:002019-03-25T16:38:06.406-04:00Lovely example! I attempted one today- I could do ...Lovely example! I attempted one today- I could do the Harlequin pattern okay, but could not keep the structure from getting narrower at the top end. How do you keep it straight!?? Please. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13917907565212602421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-75978409498035312002018-09-25T09:36:20.378-04:002018-09-25T09:36:20.378-04:00Depends on your design. My fence is woven with lon...Depends on your design. My fence is woven with long dormant willow rods, not cuttings. Also, the corkscrew willow will not give you the same pattern. <br />As for the "mature size", I cut the fence back to the height of the weave once or twice every year. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09940401985028347059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-83146189414643784632018-09-13T10:43:06.722-04:002018-09-13T10:43:06.722-04:00Would I be able to make a living fence out of cork...Would I be able to make a living fence out of corkscrew willow tree cuttings? I was told I could, but I'm concerned about the mature size of all of itAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08713442051857234989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-25643677151487177082018-06-15T08:13:10.032-04:002018-06-15T08:13:10.032-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05704159231627046186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-49973609000457660642017-07-10T15:33:20.095-04:002017-07-10T15:33:20.095-04:00Yes, you cut the growth back to approximately wher...Yes, you cut the growth back to approximately where it was just after you made the tree.Salixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567811443697981994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-59511655333313834252017-07-05T12:59:31.218-04:002017-07-05T12:59:31.218-04:00So at the end of the season do you prune off the t...So at the end of the season do you prune off the top? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13280925984975653988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-91845751005645505502017-03-03T18:36:35.491-05:002017-03-03T18:36:35.491-05:00Thank you, Scott!
Thank you, Scott!<br />Salixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567811443697981994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-65527167431481671942017-03-03T12:47:43.994-05:002017-03-03T12:47:43.994-05:00I always want to trim the structure twice a year t...I always want to trim the structure twice a year to keep looking nice. Anyway, this is a great guide on building a living willow play huts and tunnels. Thanks!Scotthttp://aboutgardentool.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-23612667947395953462016-12-12T09:55:20.767-05:002016-12-12T09:55:20.767-05:00Hi Anonymous
If you send me an e-mail, I can discu...Hi Anonymous<br />If you send me an e-mail, I can discuss this with you.Lene Rasmussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18417434567338612043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-85615124665224923932016-11-23T18:39:49.974-05:002016-11-23T18:39:49.974-05:00I am in awe of your living fence! I would dearly l...I am in awe of your living fence! I would dearly love to plant one on the west side of a very large flower garden. It's 120' long. To build a fence like yours, approx. how many cuttings would I need? I live in zone 4b, would this be a problem for this species? Thank you for sharing your artistry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-35811930512434225062016-07-17T16:24:43.000-04:002016-07-17T16:24:43.000-04:00Willow is not evergreen plants and need a dormant ...Willow is not evergreen plants and need a dormant period during winter. If you live in an area with frost in winter, you risk frost damage if the roots are in a pot above ground.Salixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567811443697981994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-86692068859468830982016-07-17T15:09:55.733-04:002016-07-17T15:09:55.733-04:00I have just bought my first Salix Alba & Salix...I have just bought my first Salix Alba & Salix x Americana it is growing great in a large pot must I transplant into the ground before Winter ? also is it ever - green ? <br />Thanking You<br /> J Healy Greenfingershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340083581672931439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-52723506718511081582016-01-03T05:08:09.270-05:002016-01-03T05:08:09.270-05:00hi Lene, do you know any willow for sandy / mid-sa...hi Lene, do you know any willow for sandy / mid-sandy soil ? I live in Europe in similar zone like you. <br /> Med hilsen (I suppose you have swedish origin)Jankohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229578922024805682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-3782642497496795582015-09-14T15:33:42.087-04:002015-09-14T15:33:42.087-04:00Tusind tak for de pæne ord, Ellen. Jo, kunden var ...Tusind tak for de pæne ord, Ellen. Jo, kunden var meget tilfreds med resultatet og var spændt på at vise det til sin mor, som jo i sin tid havde fået dukkevognen, da hun var lille.<br />Ja vi har det godt, og jeg savner sandeligt også dig. Heldigvis er du meget bedre til at få skrevet på bloggen end jeg er, så jeg følger med i, hvad der foregår i (og udenfor) den stråtægte ;o)Salixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567811443697981994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-41974336497229999822015-09-14T03:22:05.199-04:002015-09-14T03:22:05.199-04:00Lene - for pokker, hvor er du dygtig! Var din kund...Lene - for pokker, hvor er du dygtig! Var din kunde ikke yderst tilfreds med dit værk? <br />Du lyder heldigvis til at have det godt. Jeg savner dig, men vi bor godt nok langt fra hinanden ... Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12198731547847453665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-79568263684417771042015-08-08T03:00:01.407-04:002015-08-08T03:00:01.407-04:00Hi, do you sell cuttings of Salix x 'Americana...Hi, do you sell cuttings of Salix x 'Americana for propagation? If so, how much? Annepyres @ yahoo . Com (minus the spaces)<br />Thank you ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-8281694439209860682015-04-04T13:10:22.005-04:002015-04-04T13:10:22.005-04:00Hi Nancy. By now I have sufficient basketry willow...Hi Nancy. By now I have sufficient basketry willow growing so that I will always have some in stock.<br />I use some for my own weaving and for workshops/classes that I have here and at other venues and I also sell both dormant willow and dried willow for weaving.Salixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14567811443697981994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6562710187148310079.post-53804886316641942732015-03-30T22:11:19.552-04:002015-03-30T22:11:19.552-04:00It's inspiring to see your long rows of willow...It's inspiring to see your long rows of willow! Do you use it all from one year to the next?Nancy Todayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04155419839659639877noreply@blogger.com