Went foraging for willow along the river :-). Hehe, it was s..
Added 2024-11-25 18:46:39 +0000 UTCWent foraging for willow along the river :-).
Hehe, it was so bright, don’t mind my squinting… ☀️
Willow is an incredible material for basketry. I wanted to collect some to make more baskets. It’s very flexible, strong, retains shape well, and grows very long. 🧺🧺🧺🧺🧺
Cutting it also helps it grow longer for the next season, so it’s a win-win! Once I cut it, I stripped all of the leaves off, and then let it dry for a couple of weeks. Currently, it’s in its “green” state. Once it reaches its “brown” state it will be ready for weaving!
I also found so much trash along the river. It’s really important that we keep our earth cleaner than we found it. I make it a point to pick up any trash I find, especially when foraging. It’s an exchange. ♻️
I also found some cool “Oothecas” - which are praying mantis egg sacks! They look so alien! 😳
Praying mantis are some of my favorite insects though! They are garden warriors and protectors!
