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Grow your own Willow
By Westhope College
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Westhope College, Craven Arms SY7 9JL, UK
Join the tutors Welsh Baskets and Old Hill Willow – Brigit Graham for a skills-packed day which will include both the theory and practice of creating and managing a willow bed. Whether you want to create living willow structures, natural fencing, or grow willow for basketry or horticultural purposes, this day will provide you with hands on practical experience of planting cuttings, harvesting willow and maintaining a bed.
Full details on our website at http://www.westhope.org.uk/courses/newlyadded.html
This will be a popular course and early booking is advised to avoid disappointment. Call us on 01584 861293 to book a place. We are open today from 8.30am.
Images below were taken at the tutors’ willow beds.
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