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!
