Some notes on willow facts and folklore

Bitter Withy

A story of a young boy, a bridge of willow cast in golden sunshine, a dunking in a muddy river and the swish of willow withies on the hand

Basket Maker and the Donkey

How do you mend a donkey cut in half? Weave it together with withies!

Willow Treasures

Use of willow as food for sheep. High level of minerals just as the lambs are weaned and when the grass gets thin

Hens self medicating on the willow bark. The bark of white willow contains salicin, which is a chemical similar to aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)