Hand-on Willow Growing Workshop - May 17th- 10AM-4PM
Hand-on Willow Growing Workshop - May 17th- 10AM-4PM
Come join us at Willowbrook Farm and Basketry School for a one day workshop. You will get a hands-on opportunity to plant willows while learning all about how to grow, manage, and maintain willows for basketry.
$40 per person - non refundable
Address will be provided upon payment (West Winfield, NY)
Workshop will run 10AM - 4PM
We will discuss:
-How to prep your site for planting
-How to select the willows varieties for your needs
-How to plant your new cuttings
-How to protect your new investment from pests
-How to harvest, sort, and store your cut willow
-How to soak willow for use in basketry
*Bring all your questions and have them answered here while making connections with other potential willow growers and basketmakers.
*Potluck lunch will be included - Bring a dish or drink to share!
*Rain, sun, or snow we will be planting willow. Please dress accordingly. You will be on a working farm that will be very wet and muddy so please have appropriate shoes or boots.