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St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Steve@DunbarGardens
Joyce country style skib

Joyce country style skib

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Katherine delivered these two willow log baskets t Katherine delivered these two willow log baskets this past weekend. We are in the middle of our typical gray wet fall weather which can make it a challenge to get a nice photo of the baskets at the last minute. The large one made with Salix purpurea Dicky Meadows in an English randing side weave and Salix triandra Noir de Villaines stakes still looks good against some fallen leaves. The regular size was made with Salix americana and probably Salix purpurea Packing Twine though labels came off during the soaking process which is pretty common. Beautiful baskets that will give many years of use made from nothing more than willow rods grown on our farm. . #willowbaskets #willowbasketmaker #katherinelewis #dunbargardens #farmtobasket #skagitvalley #basketsmadetobeused #nbomember #nwdesignercraftartists
Katherine was teaching at the inaugural Willow Fes Katherine was teaching at the inaugural Willow Fest Northwest this past weekend November 7-9 in Woodinville, WA. She had nine students in a real skills oriented class learning these large utility baskets and their techniques. In addition they were able to check out some of the willow varieties we grow for Katherine’s baskets like Jagiellonka, Americana, Whissender and Packing Twine. It’s fun to see how many of these basketmakers are starting to grow their own willows. Looking forward to Willow Fest Northwest 2026 on July 22-26 at Reed College in Portland. Katherine will have to decide on a class proposal soon. . #willowbaskets #willowbasketmaker #katherinelewis #dunbargardens #farmtobasket #skagitvalley #willowfestnorthwest #nbomember #nwbasketweavers
Several photos of some of the willows on the farm. Several photos of some of the willows on the farm. First two were taken from an orchard ladder for some height. You can see the mix of varieties changing leaf color. It’s a great time of year to see the stem colors slowly revealed as the leaves drop. In our climate fall tends to be a long stretch and there is no rush to start cutting. Once the stems go bare next month I will have a closer assessment on what there is. We had a very dry summer this year so the yield may be less. There is also a bit more weed pressure and not a complete coppice last spring due to health. Fortunately I should be through cancer treatment soon and back at it in January. For now the beauty and resilience of the willows is a good inspiration. I will be selling willow cuttings this spring. I will start taking orders January 1. There is plenty of info on our website. It’s a bit “text” heavy so not for everyone. Our minimum order is higher than most. It allows me to service fewer customers with larger orders at a reasonable price. You are welcome to email questions. I also appreciate feedback from customers about previous plantings. . #basketrywillow #coppice #salix #dunbargardens #farmtobasket #skagitvalley
Katherine will have this willow bark tray on displ Katherine will have this willow bark tray on display at Art’s Alive! La Conner this weekend October 24-27 in Maple Hall. Look for her work in the Legends Gallery as part of the 40th anniversary of the event. It’s always an outstanding show. More info at artsalivelaconner.com. . #willowbasket #willowbark #willowbasketmaker #katherinelewis #dunbargardens #skagitvalley #artsalivelaconner #nbomember #nwdesignercraftartists
Six short video clips from the farm last week as w Six short video clips from the farm last week as we head into autumn. #basketrywillow #livingwillowstructures #salix #dunbargardens #skagitvalley
We went to the “meet the artists” event at the Lyn We went to the “meet the artists” event at the Lynnwood Event Center yesterday evening. Pacific Northwest Perspectives is an exhibit of work by members of Northwest Designer Craftartists up through December 12. Katherine has a large Irish potato basket that she titled “Skagit Sunset” for the exhibit. Nice event with live music, good food and a good turnout of local people as well as the artists. It’s a large event center so it’s a bit of a challenge for artists to have their work standout hanging from the large walls. The short video clip shows the work near Katherine’s with art by Nancy Loorem Adams, Steve Jensen, Denise Snyder, Katherine Lewis, Noble Golden and Gabriela Nirino. There is artwork by 25 artists in a wide variety of mediums in the exhibit . Find out more about NWDC at nwdesignercraftartists.org. . #willowbasket #willowbsketmaker #katherinelewis #dunbargardens #skagitvalley #contemporarycraft #nwdesignercraftartists #nbomember #lynwoodeventcenter .
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