Articles on Growing, Harvesting, and Working with Basketry Willow

Preparing willow for basket making: Soaking

Preparing willow for basket making: Soaking Hanna Van Aelst has a wonderful YouTube Channel and she does an excellent job here explaining why and how willow is soaked before weaving....

Preparing willow for basket making: Soaking

Preparing willow for basket making: Soaking Hanna Van Aelst has a wonderful YouTube Channel and she does an excellent job here explaining why and how willow is soaked before weaving....

How to weave a round willow basket - The base

Learn how to start weaving the center base of a basket. This tutorial demonstrates the initial steps to produce a sturdy foundation using simple techniques.

How to weave a round willow basket - The base

Learn how to start weaving the center base of a basket. This tutorial demonstrates the initial steps to produce a sturdy foundation using simple techniques.

How to Plant Willow for Basket Making: A Step-b...

Learn how to plant willow for basket making. This guide covers preparing cuttings, spacing, and planting tips for successful growth in the northern hemisphere.

How to Plant Willow for Basket Making: A Step-b...

Learn how to plant willow for basket making. This guide covers preparing cuttings, spacing, and planting tips for successful growth in the northern hemisphere.

How to Build Living Willow Structures

Learn how to build living willow structures like domes and tunnels. This guide covers marking, planting, and weaving techniques for a growing garden feature.

How to Build Living Willow Structures

Learn how to build living willow structures like domes and tunnels. This guide covers marking, planting, and weaving techniques for a growing garden feature.

How to Weave a Round Willow Basket Base: A Step...

Learn the basics of weaving a basket base with this step-by-step guide. Master splitting, spreading spokes, and the over-under technique for a sturdy start.

How to Weave a Round Willow Basket Base: A Step...

Learn the basics of weaving a basket base with this step-by-step guide. Master splitting, spreading spokes, and the over-under technique for a sturdy start.

How to Make a Willow Tension Tray

Learn how to make Catalan tension trays using willow. Dingdong's Garden demonstrates the weaving process, from making hoops to selecting willow varieties.

How to Make a Willow Tension Tray

Learn how to make Catalan tension trays using willow. Dingdong's Garden demonstrates the weaving process, from making hoops to selecting willow varieties.