Planting of our Living Willow Sculpture
In January, we made a living willow sculpture with artist Veronika Straberger in our school garden. Willows flower early in the year, and are very important for pollinating insects. Their catkins are rich in pollen and provide food for starving pollinators following their winter hibernation.
To make our willow sculpture, we planted living willow rods, kindly supplied by Joe Hogan and Ciaran Hogan, basket makers from Finney, Co. Galway. We first formed a large circle and each child planted one willow rod into the ground.
To make our willow sculpture, we planted living willow rods, kindly supplied by Joe Hogan and Ciaran Hogan, basket makers from Finney, Co. Galway. We first formed a large circle and each child planted one willow rod into the ground.
We then tied the tips together to form a dome.
... and finally, tied on the supporting branches to complete our willow sculpture.
Come watch it grow!
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