Is This the Most Useful Plant on EARTH?

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Willow is such an incredibly useful plant, and in this video we explore the details of willow fencing, basket weaving, and ecological restoration using this glorius species! COMMON QUESTIONS ANSWERED: Where is this located?: The Willamette Valley of Western Oregon. Zone 8a. Rainfall ~42" per yr. What varieties of willow do you recommend?: (From Kara)"In the video you see: Salix alba vitellina, Salix purpurea, Salix daphnoides, and Salix fragilis (various varieties of each). Streambank stabilization is done with native willows (Salix scouleriana and Salix lasiandra in western Oregon). But also, people should look at https://www.willowworld.org/ for specific uses of willows. There really is more to learn than can be communicated in this one video!" Sorry, we didn't know Willow is considered invasive in Australia! Featuring Kara Huntermoon - https://karahuntermoon.com/ Basket weaving by AnewDayFolkcraft - https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnewDayFolkcraft Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anewday.folkcraft/ Willow backpack on thumbnail by Beaver Coppiced Willow - https://www.instagram.com/beaver_coppiced_willow/ Oregon State University Online Permaculture Design Course: https://workspace.oregonstate.edu/course/permaculture-design-certificate-online Andrew Millison’s links: https://www.andrewmillison.com/ https://permaculturedesign.oregonstate.edu/ JOIN THIS CHANNEL to get access to uncut video content and live Q & A sessions: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgb_TbreMgfDdLKkr4yYJHw/join SIGN UP FOR MY FREE NEWSLETTER: https://share.hsforms.com/1X79TznHYRCWc-8xE3hty7Q9opt