Winter willow work, grading, building, planting and weaving living willow.

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  • čas přidán 21. 08. 2024
  • Our year starts with harvesting willow. from then on it is all down to grading willow, sorting by size. This year I also got to do make some interesting living willow projects and I show you how I took care of our living willow fence. And I plant some willow for pollarding.
    Music:
    Epidemic Sound: Stranded by You - Valter Nowak
    Raga Dance of music - Aakash Gandhi
    No3 Morning Folk Song - Esther Abrami
    Labyrinth
    Epidemic Sound: Faster Car - Loving Caliber
    More info on how to grade willow: • Grading willow and upd...
    My video on how to make living willow structures:
    • Living willow structur...
    • How to make a living w...
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Komentáře • 289

  • @samanthamariah7625
    @samanthamariah7625 Před 7 měsíci +83

    Would love to see an update on how the structures look a year later!

    • @Iriskavredina
      @Iriskavredina Před 7 měsíci +3

      Я вам могу сказать что из трёх веточек заплетеных в косичку. У меня теперь высокое дерево. Плакучая ива. За 10 лет или чуть более выросло. Самый сильный рост пошёл после 5,6 года

    • @dm5129
      @dm5129 Před 2 měsíci

      Me too, this is very interesting. The play areas could serve also as little natural yurts, I am amazed at this technique.

  • @jdkemsley7628
    @jdkemsley7628 Před 5 měsíci +13

    I'd love to see that arch after even just 1 year! Progress shots of longer term projects are so rare in willow CZcams videos that even an unsuccessful project would be of great value to see

  • @kt11540
    @kt11540 Před rokem +106

    I've never seen anything like this in my life this is amazing..... This looks like a set of a movie or something...

  • @nicholaslittle2312
    @nicholaslittle2312 Před 4 měsíci +2

    It's a pity Willow are considered to be a dreadful weed in Sydney. They do a very good job of holding creek banks together. Thanks for the video. The work is so beautiful. I would find that weaving very relaxing.

  • @allisoncriswell5001
    @allisoncriswell5001 Před 11 měsíci +65

    I’ve only watched two of your videos and I can’t wait to watch more! They’re full of beautiful hard work and lovely sounds of you working mixed with nice music. Thank you! I hope you keep creating

  • @LostandFoundTravel
    @LostandFoundTravel Před 7 měsíci +4

    Did not expect to wake up and fall in love with willow weaving.

  • @matthewporter1376
    @matthewporter1376 Před 7 měsíci +17

    In a world struggling to call technology sustainable this is refreshing that you're still building 100% sustainable

    • @YamiKisara
      @YamiKisara Před 4 měsíci

      Don't be ridiculous, fencing is the least problem of sustainibility and all the other structures are useless in a public urban setting - even the playground, which is a potential safety hazard if a homeless person, drug adict or pervert crawls in.

    • @matthewporter1376
      @matthewporter1376 Před 4 měsíci

      @YamiKisara I can relate, my sons school had a couple of drug addicted people break in during school hours, talk about breach of trust.

  • @cherylrichards7052
    @cherylrichards7052 Před 2 lety +56

    Amazing work! The way you work with willow and your choice of music makes me feel at peace. Thank you for sharing your talent🙌

  • @tanarehbein7768
    @tanarehbein7768 Před 11 měsíci +16

    I would love to see how you maintain one of your fences or arches after a few years of getting established and growing like crazy as willow does.

  • @kajalsingh9554
    @kajalsingh9554 Před 7 měsíci +10

    I want to be a kid again just to be able to play in those structures. Beautiful music, btw. I learned a new word today: pollarding. Thank you for the video.

  • @ethanreynolds3522
    @ethanreynolds3522 Před 7 měsíci +4

    I so enjoy watching your very informative willow tutorials. I am somewhat new to willow planting and will receive my willow stems in the spring to plant out in my area of Tolland, Connecticut, USA. Thank you, Hanna, for all your help and hints. The information on willow type as relates to color, grading and size is appreciated! Will tune in for basket weaving tutorials as well. I also plan to use my willow harvest for wreath making. Sending love from the U.S. Thanks again! ❤

  • @sarahdean1954
    @sarahdean1954 Před 2 lety +5

    I want to be as cool as that. Thanks for sharing.

  • @NN-zg5bz
    @NN-zg5bz Před 10 měsíci +13

    Your videos are a treasure. Not only for the enjoyment and usefulness for us viewers, but seeing how traditional crafts are commony forgotten your video collection is precious and of immense cultural importance.
    (Not to say "no one is doing crafts"! A lot of people, including us young ones, are crafting away happily, and also documenting and teaching each other online - but often with new materials and techniques, and it's important to document the nuances and details of all crafts! Like, how to plan and tend willow beds)

    • @NadesikoRose
      @NadesikoRose Před 7 měsíci +1

      Plus it’s all stuff found in nature, you don’t have to go buy everything at the stores except for the few items every gardener needs….

  • @MogiMann
    @MogiMann Před 2 lety +10

    Beautiful Archway!! I was thinking of doing a living willow dome, with a similar technique! (But I may cover mine with soil to make it root and become solid and winterproof!) But first I have to grow the rods. All the best from the west coast of Canada!

  • @homemaker345
    @homemaker345 Před 7 měsíci +9

    I'm so glad your channel popped up this morning. Your work is so beautiful. So comforting to watch you work and make your beautiful artwork from nature. Takes us away from all the terrible things going on in our world for awhile. Thank you. I'm subscribing for sure. Darlene from Tennessee USA ❤😊

  • @carolewarner101
    @carolewarner101 Před rokem +21

    Your work and your videos are so uplifting Hanna. I just LOVE the children's play structure...Heck, I wanna play in that myself! Will be so neat to see when it fills in with it's windows, little rooms, tunnels and open area. Magical!

  • @RubenGonzalez-zk1sk
    @RubenGonzalez-zk1sk Před 7 měsíci +3

    this is refreshing, people like you give me hope

  • @tinadonnelly8396
    @tinadonnelly8396 Před 2 lety +11

    You're some woman Hanna. Brilliant to see your play structures coming together, they look fabulous, look forward to seeing how they grow in. Thanks so much for sharing, so inspiring.

  • @OldPunkRocker84
    @OldPunkRocker84 Před 2 lety +5

    Dear Hanna, thank you for your videos, I am inspired and learning from you. Now I am also planting my willow to create the same beautiful and reliable baskets. (Sorry if I wrote it wrong. Translated through Google translator).

  • @hnelson5609
    @hnelson5609 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Love the smell of rained on willow! Beautiful, soothing video.

  • @M0R0ZK0
    @M0R0ZK0 Před 7 měsíci +7

    A person with inner beauty is capable of creating beauty for others. Thank you for the aesthetic pleasure that I received from your painstaking work.
    Sincerely from Russia😊

  • @anniathome
    @anniathome Před 7 měsíci +2

    Beautiful! Thank you! I just ordered lots of willow cuttings back in October, waiting for them to arrive. I had only a vague idea of what to do with them, but your video has given me lots of ideas! I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who likes to garden in a dress as well.

    • @jenkemjones68
      @jenkemjones68 Před 7 měsíci

      What kind of willow species please.?I have to get started right away!

  • @susanapradenas3602
    @susanapradenas3602 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Hola, me encantó tu vídeo, lo encontré recién. Un abrazo fraterno desde Talcahuano, Chile 🇨🇱 😊

  • @svemirusvemuisvimazdravum210
    @svemirusvemuisvimazdravum210 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Ohhh, das gefällt mir sehr ❤Herzdank für die Erinnerung und Inspirationen 💞🌄💫💚💫💙

  • @Cosmicblueavian1
    @Cosmicblueavian1 Před 6 měsíci +1

    That was so tranquil thank you for sharing such peaceful beauty

  • @ABBABEER
    @ABBABEER Před rokem +2

    Small effort results in a functional thing of beauty. I admire your work,l.Thanks for sharing. You inspired me to start. I am on year one.the beginning.You do fabulous work.

  • @bettykemp2640
    @bettykemp2640 Před 2 lety +2

    The music you play is so relaxing. I envy the tunnel.

  • @geofflowton4165
    @geofflowton4165 Před 4 měsíci

    you work very hard hanna i bet you sleep well looks like you work long hours good luck with your work great skills

  • @dewaynearave7402
    @dewaynearave7402 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Pure art and amazing craft. Thank you so much for sharing and narrating so well.

  • @feathermtn1490
    @feathermtn1490 Před 2 měsíci

    Fascinating. What a wonderful artistic ability and creative eye. You have fine tuned your processes and the finished products are stunning! Loved watching you create.

  • @nancyrudolph9864
    @nancyrudolph9864 Před rokem +3

    Soooo much fun to watch! I love the structures that you have built...woven. 🥰

  • @phreakadelik21
    @phreakadelik21 Před 2 lety +4

    I'm so excited to see how these turn out! Very beautiful

  • @PamelaClare
    @PamelaClare Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing. I wish we could do that in our garden, but I live in a very harsh climate with extreme temps and very little water. Beautiful!

  • @dawnbaker9274
    @dawnbaker9274 Před 6 měsíci

    Well...62yo and still learning something new. Thank you.

  • @deborahdanhauer8525
    @deborahdanhauer8525 Před 2 lety +4

    I just love your beautiful living willow structures! I would have loved to play in that as a child🐝🤗❤️

  • @marksavage4018
    @marksavage4018 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Just discovered this beautiful person and her amazing field work! The willow arches and play areas are so artistic, warmly inviting, well laid out on the land, and just plain fun! Absolutely love it and feel inspired by the beauty! ❤Subscribed immediately upon watching and will catch up with your playlist! ❤
    Thank you! 🤗🎁

  • @Allearsandeyes57
    @Allearsandeyes57 Před měsícem

    This is so beautiful, thank you for sharing. Obviously a wet part of the world… don’t know where it is, but it’s brilliant. I ove your work with nature!

  • @gabestrobehn4698
    @gabestrobehn4698 Před 2 lety +1

    So whimsical!!

  • @phornthip1991
    @phornthip1991 Před 7 měsíci

    Great work.
    Until 60 years ago ppl made willow baskets.
    Unfortunataly this old Tradition is gone today.
    Greating from the Rhine River in southwest Germany.

  • @littlebrookreader949
    @littlebrookreader949 Před 7 měsíci +1

    What lovely artistry! Just beautiful! Deeply to be admired! ❤️ Love to you from Mississippi.

  • @danahanline7492
    @danahanline7492 Před rokem +1

    That’s an amazing useful talent. Thanks for sharing.

  • @lovedoingcraft2266
    @lovedoingcraft2266 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi.Hanna..love looking at all you do..You are a very strong lady. Long may you have the health and strength to continue doing all your beautiful work..Cheers..👍👏👏👏👏

  • @Stephen_Strange
    @Stephen_Strange Před 5 měsíci

    It's an art alright ! Needs to be taught for craft in schools.

  • @evagassova1104
    @evagassova1104 Před rokem +3

    Nádherná, umelecká rúčná práca!
    Ďakujem z celého srdca za inšpiráciu. Krásna hudba pri pozeraní Vašej tvorby…
    Prajem Vám veľa šťastia.

  • @Seasoncromwell
    @Seasoncromwell Před rokem +2

    Your videos are inspiring me and bringing peacefulness. Thank you. Btw - i think you're incredible. What an artist. What a wonderland your kids have. Great work!

    • @HannaVanAelst
      @HannaVanAelst  Před rokem

      Oh thank you, I appreciate your kind words. Xx

  • @robertamurphy1124
    @robertamurphy1124 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you. Watching you brings so many memories of Lenore..my baby sister.

  • @Claudia80TK
    @Claudia80TK Před 6 měsíci

    I love that dramatic arch! Now, I have to get some willow :)

  • @barbarakelly4429
    @barbarakelly4429 Před 5 měsíci

    My supervisor sent me this. Loving it & so inspired!!!

  • @mattiasvds
    @mattiasvds Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for preserving this tradition.🙏🏻🫶

  • @toddc2788
    @toddc2788 Před 7 měsíci

    I love these videos! Thank you for sharing

  • @nanabninnab9732
    @nanabninnab9732 Před 6 měsíci

    Oh Hanna your willow work is so beautiful, I’m so glad CZcams shared this video. I have always admired willow and it’s potential for many use! Thank you for sharing your amazing skills. Agape’ NanaB

  • @KimberleeMelissa
    @KimberleeMelissa Před 7 měsíci

    That arch, fencing, and play structures!

  • @laurenlovein562
    @laurenlovein562 Před 7 měsíci

    You have an amazing gift from God! Beautiful, just absolutely breathtaking! 🙏🏼

  • @anonymoussource3664
    @anonymoussource3664 Před 7 měsíci

    Endlessly Brilliant!!

  • @helgardhossain9038
    @helgardhossain9038 Před 7 měsíci

    Dear Hanna,
    I don't know if you are aware of this, but you are a GODGIFTED person ... 🎉
    I never saw such beautiful, loving, thoroughly craftsmanship - I had the notion what could be possible, but you implement it !

  • @straightmom9774
    @straightmom9774 Před 9 měsíci

    I have seen this..... in another life!!!! It actually brought me to tears finding this video. How cool. Memories. Thank you Darling ❤💪👑

  • @glenissansom7990
    @glenissansom7990 Před 6 měsíci

    Beautiful painstaking work.

  • @aylakhalidah
    @aylakhalidah Před 7 měsíci

    That's some groovy music!

  • @littlehills739
    @littlehills739 Před 7 měsíci

    thank you for showing the re growth of the fence weaving answered my Q right away

  • @ChubbyUnicorn
    @ChubbyUnicorn Před 7 měsíci

    Super dry where I live 😢 I wish I could grow willow. What you do is gorgeous!

  • @nikamz6077
    @nikamz6077 Před 7 měsíci

    Woah, great work! I love it.

  • @user-wl9wo7jq2d
    @user-wl9wo7jq2d Před 7 měsíci

    You are a Nature Druid and an Nature Artist !
    🪶 🐍 🌎 ❤

  • @danhalsey_music
    @danhalsey_music Před 20 dny

    Thank you so much. This was an amazing video 😊

  • @heidistanton4583
    @heidistanton4583 Před 7 měsíci

    Love this!!!❤

  • @planetbob4709
    @planetbob4709 Před 7 měsíci

    Things like this can restore land and recover ecologic functions the world over.
    Now if we can get some of the eco nutjobs to do stuff like this instead of causing mayhem in cities would be a great start.
    I would love to know more about your knowledge of pollarding and what other tree types are good for it.

  • @timkirkpatrick9155
    @timkirkpatrick9155 Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you so much! That was delightful and soothing!

  • @AutoNomades
    @AutoNomades Před 7 měsíci

    Wow very inspiring, thank you !!

  • @richlijacanacua
    @richlijacanacua Před 7 měsíci

    Amazing! A simple stalks can make an awesome things! Thank you for sharing!

  • @mikehunte398
    @mikehunte398 Před 7 měsíci

    Truly brilliant and lovely. Simple as.

  • @Butterflymessages
    @Butterflymessages Před 6 měsíci

    Thank you for sharing. This is amazing.

  • @user1237205
    @user1237205 Před 7 měsíci

    thank you for sharing your work. I'm inspired. Your video is soothing. perfect for rainy days.

  • @annettenepple449
    @annettenepple449 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow ! I love your work ❤

  • @fosterkennel649
    @fosterkennel649 Před 7 měsíci

    Just wonderful young lady. Blessings to you and yours coming at you from the hills of southern oregon

  • @c.t.murray3632
    @c.t.murray3632 Před 7 měsíci

    I love your dedication to weaving these willows. It is artwork. And your patience completing, what I consider little buildings, is great. You have a lot of talent.

  • @kevinanderson9335
    @kevinanderson9335 Před rokem +1

    Hanna, I love how you used the living willow aspect to add extreme support to what used to be the chicken wire fence around the vegetable garden area. Awesome way to shore up a fence of any sort. I have a bunch of smaller cuttings that I may be able to put to use in a similar manner as lattice work in the future. Thank you for the idea, I have bunches of lilac suckers to try something similar with. Looking forward to our spring to get started with my new ideas. Willows are all over the place here, so no shortage regarding potential cuttings to start with. :-)

    • @jenkemjones68
      @jenkemjones68 Před 7 měsíci +4

      Which species of willow do I need for this?There are so many different willows?

    • @icarusswings
      @icarusswings Před 7 měsíci +1

      ​@@jenkemjones68+1 on this question.

    • @jenkemjones68
      @jenkemjones68 Před 7 měsíci

      @icarusswings Seriously I'm about to plant something to make a natural barrier for my chickens within the next week or so.Cant get any answers so I may just go with boxwood.

  • @alenatarabykina6583
    @alenatarabykina6583 Před 7 měsíci

    ❤ это очень красиво и мне нравится, что и практично тоже. Идея с тонелем, площадкой и беседкой просто великолепная!!! Надеюсь, их будут много лет поддерживать стрижками и вы покажете эти объекты через несколько лет.

  • @iswimthedeeps
    @iswimthedeeps Před rokem +1

    These videos and structures are fantastic. And brilliant. Thank you for making these and for teaching us. I’d love to see them when they start growing… can’t wait. I’m looking forward to growing some of my own willow. ❤

  • @Pichka.ua.22
    @Pichka.ua.22 Před 7 měsíci

    Які прекрасні речі Ви створюєте! Як у Вас гарно! 👍👍👍

  • @TheresaLawrence-wx4mq
    @TheresaLawrence-wx4mq Před 7 měsíci

    Thank you for making these films , I so love this !!❤

  • @gavsgavs4613
    @gavsgavs4613 Před 7 měsíci

    Прямо эльфийские постройки❤❤❤

  • @thewatcher2253
    @thewatcher2253 Před 4 měsíci

    I'm inspired to do this. Thank you.

  • @Rosemountainfarm
    @Rosemountainfarm Před 7 měsíci

    You are an inspiration😊

  • @sharongrace3626
    @sharongrace3626 Před 7 měsíci

    Congrats, Hanna. YT is recommending your channel! I've only ever seen the dried willow structures, so I'm looking forward to seeing your living structures as they grow. Happy New Year!

  • @kayelyward8714
    @kayelyward8714 Před 7 měsíci

    I love this! ❤❤

  • @marietjejansen
    @marietjejansen Před 7 měsíci

    Very beautiful!

  • @martas-flechtwerk
    @martas-flechtwerk Před 6 měsíci

    finaly I made it!!!😊 Thank you for Inspiration Hanna. I have shared your Video in my Video as original idea. Best regards! Marta

  • @raritica8409
    @raritica8409 Před měsícem

    Very cool!!

  • @fridafransson7421
    @fridafransson7421 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow! super beautiful!:D

  • @debrajohnson8030
    @debrajohnson8030 Před 7 měsíci

    Her creations are Beautiful !! Just amazing!!!

  • @grendel_nz
    @grendel_nz Před 2 lety

    Music fitting in well now into the spaces. Great work 👍🏻 :)

  • @mysheepishlife
    @mysheepishlife Před 7 měsíci

    This is amazing!

  • @user-bm7hu1jm3b
    @user-bm7hu1jm3b Před 6 měsíci

    дуже гарно. Дякую.

  • @seanratten9567
    @seanratten9567 Před 7 měsíci

    What an Amazing human you are!… Namaste🙏

  • @RobertSmith-rr4zt
    @RobertSmith-rr4zt Před 7 měsíci

    Sensational !

  • @joianne7511
    @joianne7511 Před 7 měsíci

    Wow, this is so amazing. It’s like I’m in a fairy Garden. Such Beautiful work I love trying new things. This is so amazing. 😍❤

  • @firenbubble
    @firenbubble Před 7 měsíci

    C'est très jolie, merci beaucoup pour la vidéo.

  • @DeniseLamontagne-uz8yf
    @DeniseLamontagne-uz8yf Před 7 měsíci

    Bravo !

  • @NadesikoRose
    @NadesikoRose Před 7 měsíci

    This is so cool and very interesting….
    I have always been interested in weaving natural products, but never really learned how…

  • @shaneanderson4177
    @shaneanderson4177 Před 7 měsíci

    Thats so cool!! nice work

  • @lieslcole
    @lieslcole Před 7 měsíci

    They're gorgeous!! Would love to see an update of the structures ❤