March 7, 2020

Cutting Back the Pussy Willows

Lots of cutting and pruning continues at my farm.

Spring officially begins in less than two weeks. It's always exciting and refreshing to discover a few signs of the season - snowdrops, crocus and the soft, velvety paws of the pussy willow, Salix discolor. After purchasing my farm, I decided to plant an entire mixed-variety pussy willow grove in an area behind my main greenhouse - at the moist edge of the wetlands. Every few years, my outdoor grounds crew gives them all a heavy pruning to keep them productive and healthy. They were heavily pruned in 2012 and in 2017, and now it’s time to do it again.

Enjoy these photos.