The Willow Farm's creations have a rustic, organic look that could work just as beautifully in a cottage garden as in a sleek, contemporary outdoor space. Some of their structures (like the tunnel pictured in the fourth photo above) are actually living, and will continue to sprout greenery over the years. And because they grow such a large variety of willow, poplar, and alder species, their creations can include many different textures and colors.
Larger structures are of course quite pricey (you'll have to think of them as artwork—and imagine the work that goes into them!), but the smaller pieces, like furniture and screens, are more reasonable. A 48"x24" screen, for instance, costs $160. Unfortunately it looks as if right now they sell primarily to the trade, but you can contact them or visit their site for information about specific products.
(Images: The Willow Farm)
I want that leafy green tunnel at my house!!! (OK, I don't have the space -- so what?!)
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Cool.
Wish I had a willow tree.
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These are gorgeous!
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Wow, amazing work, and I can't believe they're so close to me and I never knew they were there! Unfortunately their $2K minimum order is way beyond my means and small property. Thanks for this post though because luckily I have three willow trees/bushes (sprouted from a bunch of pussywillows from the farmer's market accidentally put into water), and am constantly harvesting and tossing branches... this is a great challenge to find a way to harvest properly and use the cuttings in my landscape.
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Working with willow is quite an easy DIY. Soak, bend/twist, tie. Ta-dah!
I've done a trellis once.
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