Living willow structures tutorial, a how-to video on weaving with living willow.

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2 жыл бұрын

Spring is the time to plant willow, and also to make living willow structures. I made two living willow play areas this year in Limerick. In this video I take you step by step through how I build them.
Music:
Labyrinth (Filmora)
The rose and the thorn by Johannes Bornlof (Epidemic Sound)
Chocolate Cookie Jam By An Jone
Swan by Catriona McKay on harp played by Mara Van Aelst
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@user-kg6nb9ew5k 6 ай бұрын

When i lived in Belgium every fall i collected, was given, nuts and shrub seeds which i planted. I propagated about 3000 plants a year. I bartered them for soil and planting bags. So the cost for me was only my time. Everyone could get them; home owners, farmers, hunters,... Now there are several patches of forests, hundreds of meters of hedges in my village that are there because one day in the fall i was bored 😊

@jackstone4291 6 ай бұрын

You are a star. Nice one. I’d like to try and do that near me but I look after the kids and my wife has no interest in it at all. Shame. Maybe when I retire ?!

@user-kg6nb9ew5k 6 ай бұрын

@@jackstone4291 just do it

@Hashdollars 6 ай бұрын

@@jackstone4291you could propagate several hundred plants at a time on a small table top with just a few trays.

@kcs1852 6 ай бұрын

@@jackstone4291Make the kids help!

@gabrielmessiasruiz7506 6 ай бұрын

@@jackstone4291the best time to plant was yesterday the second best one is today. You dont need to do a lot. Just start somewhere. You can also just throw seeds in places where they could grow.

@judygude 6 ай бұрын

Hanna; I would love to see an update on these structures. Especially showing how you maintain them. Thank you so much!

@Nathan-wd6bx 6 ай бұрын

Yes! Update please?

@jaredb6934 6 ай бұрын

That's what I'm thinking!

@JB-yg3ew 6 ай бұрын

Yaaas!

@karoshi2 5 ай бұрын

Not any structures, but (wild) willows love my soil it seems. Have seen others looking after their flimsy plants, trying to not let them die. In my garden meanwhile they grew like crazy. Stems thick as an arm in no time. Guess living willow structures here, pretty and natural as they look, might be overkill. Too bad. ☹️

@Johny40Se7en 5 ай бұрын

They maintain themselves, and wildlife love structures like those, sometimes even nesting in them. Birds and Hedgehogs especially love them.

@HideyHoleOrg 6 ай бұрын

I would love to see these structures now that they have been installed for a year. Can you do a follow up video on expectations and maintenance of your willow structures?

@Murphis55 9 ай бұрын

If I had a big property I would for sure do this! I love it! Imagine sitting inside a hut made from trees like elves. Magical. Very eco friendly.

@aliensgotme 7 ай бұрын

I have 70 acres of willow and Aspen saplings... I'm quitting my job and focusing on this now😂... Seriously tho, this looks like a pretty wonderful way to relax and be productive.

@joseroke-rt3vt 2 ай бұрын

Es realmente maravilloso, pues no es solo la sombra, también el canto de los pájaros, el aroma de las flores, los frutos que da, en dependencia de las especies que utilizamos en la elaboración.. Saludos.

@spider1g5 6 ай бұрын

This solves so many issues with regular fences/tresses for climbing vegetables, I need to implement this!

@aaaaaa2206 2 ай бұрын

Willow roots compete with other platns for water. Planting edible plants near willow might not work because of this.

@ansaolmaith43 6 ай бұрын

We've planted 800+ native irish trees over the last 5 yrs incl lots of willow , grey violet goat... my son n myself are going to try the weaving in '24 .. you're an amazing artist .. wishing u n yours health n happiness for '24❤

@Nautilus1972 2 ай бұрын

Buala bos!

@tottycrypt9006 2 жыл бұрын

This is art.

@buckaroobonsaitree7488 6 ай бұрын

Beautiful tunnel, beautiful harp, beautiful person. Thank you for sharing your skills

@nayrtnartsipacify Жыл бұрын

ive been dreaming of having my own place to do this. Ive woven together grape vines and mulberry before with similar results to create a living coop for guinea fowl on someone elses property. It worked quite well. Now ive my own place and access to as much willow and mulberry as i could want. Thank you for the inspiration. i would love to see more of your work as it advances.

@joseroke-rt3vt 2 ай бұрын

La morera es excelente para estos proyectos, combinada con otras especies más resistentes, para que le den firmeza a la estructura. Nunca he sido del criterio de plantar una sola especie en éstas cercas, los mejores resultados se obtienen combinando varias especies . Saludos

@anniathome 6 ай бұрын

Perfection! I LOVE this idea! I am building a flower farm, and I have an area set aside for a natural play area for children. These kinds of structures will be perfect for that area! The area is in full sun, so having fun shaded tunnels for the children to explore and chase each other will be very attractive! I can even envision larger domed areas for adults to rest in the shade. I was concerned about how to afford a gazebo, but a willow dome will be much less expensive! Thank you for inspiring me!

@Heath02 6 ай бұрын

You should grow passion fruit or peas up the outside if you make it!!

@rcar9115 6 ай бұрын

The music in the beginning is wonderful and it really makes the project come to life!

@vivianramsay2527 Жыл бұрын

Hannah!! That is beautiful work!! I've seen this type of thing in large public gardens and was always amazed by them but had no idea how it was done!! Mystery is solved but I'm still in awe of your expertise and amazing creativity! A true artist ! You make it look simple but I can see that it requires artful skills for design, planning and strength!! You surely should seek commissions for this unique skill ! Thank you for sharing ! You're awesome!

@HannaVanAelst Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your encouraging words. x

@Nodeoergosum Жыл бұрын

My grandchildren would love this!!

@hostjhall 5 ай бұрын

I feel like you could make the coolest structures ever for growing food plants on with hanging fruit

@MogiMann 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I just finished planting my own coppice field with over 18 varieties of willow here in British Columbia Canada, and I hope to weave my own Living willow structures, but with my own twist (Or should I say Weave!) You as always are an inspiration! Thank you for being awesome!!

@HannaVanAelst 2 жыл бұрын

Oh well done you!

@norastorvik4155 6 ай бұрын

@@HannaVanAelstDo you have any updates on your living structures? I am inspired and love your work, thank you!

@crimsonmarina7837 10 ай бұрын

Wow the kiddos must love these structures!! Beautiful work. I'm going to see if you have posted an update on what this looks like now 🤗

@Nathan-wd6bx 6 ай бұрын

6 month sneak peek - If you look up “Adare Town Park” (Limerick Ireland) on google maps, there’s a 360 photo that shows a piece of it. All green and taking nicely! Google maps coordinates (52.5639295, -8.7890300)

@Pumpkinwaffle 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work, it'll inspire plenty of kids to play in a growing willow tunnel :)

@HannaVanAelst 2 жыл бұрын

Yes I hope so!

@SaintTrinianz 2 жыл бұрын

Would love to see these structures wearing their leafy greens...

@ayhank_orkmaz 2 жыл бұрын

like a nesting bird, very beautiful, congratulations

@SharingGardens Ай бұрын

Hanna, Beautifully done! You explain things very well (without too many words!) and I love the music you chose to accompany the video. It gave me peace.

@michealmurphy200 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful Hanna, really inspiring, well done as always.

@HannaVanAelst 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael!

@birdwatcher-ni5sk Жыл бұрын

spectacular a work of living art

@Omni_i_inmO Ай бұрын

Thank you Hanna, i Love the repeating Structures, makes me Pretty Calm and kicks off my creativity, keep it up!! Love and Light

@wonderwend1 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful structures and beautiful harp music by Mara 💚 Thanks again for everything at the weekend 💚 Wendy A-R

@HannaVanAelst 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wendy, it was a pleasure to have you!

@racquelclark7659 2 жыл бұрын

That structure is my dream 😍. I would play in trees a child and kind of do it now 🤣

6 ай бұрын

There is a lot of videos showing the weaving but I can't find any showing how the structure looks couple years later (ideally many years later) and what are the maintenance requirements. generally I would consider this technique for my garden fence but don't want to commit to it before I have a clear picture of what can I expect.

@petergordon4456 2 жыл бұрын

Ello you certainly know how to work your magic nice one can’t wait to it see it Grow . Hope you are well Peter Scotland 💋 xx

@black_forest_ 3 ай бұрын

We made one of these in my kindergarten, I was already out of there but like half the community came together for two days to build it, parents and kids together, it was so fun!

@piercecottingham Ай бұрын

Truly amazing!

@lauriel6329 Ай бұрын

Wow! I am amazed, this is so beautiful! Thank you.

@leonlowenstadter9223 3 ай бұрын

That's amazing, I think I now an an idea how to build walls for my compost... I would be grateful for a follow-up video, too.

@chuckwilliams1849 4 ай бұрын

Very nice I have been growing willows for 40 years .. I will be making a fence this year Thank You for this video

@JulianCoogan-zl1ru 6 ай бұрын

Lovely, it would be nice to see the hedges in full growth!

@colinbateman8233 6 ай бұрын

I love your imagination and your open ability to share thank you

@thebambi5817 Ай бұрын

I would really love to see how they look after a season !

@claudiaapablaza8288 Жыл бұрын

So beautiful and so inspiring!!! 💗

@jdsw970 3 ай бұрын

Absolutely magic, great skill !!

@Heather-kz7tn 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@suzannerouleau6127 2 жыл бұрын

Merci Hanna 😊 Beaucoup de travail pour l'entretien en perspective...

@dylanchernovetz2149 Жыл бұрын

I have Hakuro nishiki tri dappled willows and they are definitely getting a trim in the fall, you’ve inspired me to do something with the branches. ❤

@sherierodriguez7708 2 жыл бұрын

WOW that is amazing!!! I absolutely love it.

@HannaVanAelst 2 жыл бұрын

Tx Sherie!

@TheQueenOfDreams 6 ай бұрын

So beautiful and inspirational! ❤❤❤

@KdrenShadowheart 6 ай бұрын

Lovely project. Thank you for sharing.

@hiyacynthia 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely lovely thank you so much for the tutorial

@KeiteiVentures 6 ай бұрын

Fabulous, that looks awesome!

@aislinggarland4952 2 жыл бұрын

WOW they look amazing Hanna.

@HannaVanAelst 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Aisling!

@karenkilba2907 2 жыл бұрын

AMAZING! Wow!!

@fourdayhomestead2839 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful.

@deborahdanhauer8525 2 жыл бұрын

Oh! I just want to go play in there!🐝🤗❤️

@HannaVanAelst 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, me too! Just hang out there all day...😀

@deborahdanhauer8525 2 жыл бұрын

@@HannaVanAelst yes! It brings out the child in me just looking at it. That would be a great place to dream🐝🤗❤️

@Golden_SnowFlake Ай бұрын

Would really love an update! So beautiful!

@austinb990 6 ай бұрын

You are so cool, this is the most awesome thing I've ever seen! So much love

@johnhickey6586 2 ай бұрын

This is a great video. Learned a lot.

@TheFarmacySeedsNetwork 6 ай бұрын

Very beautiful! Inspiring! Can you share a green growing update in the future polease? Nice Haarp too by the way! beautiful! cheers!

@hollybritton7255 4 ай бұрын

Loved this

@GrizzlyGroundswell Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@That_Squatch 4 ай бұрын

I love the techniques of the ancient fae in this modern age

@WorldOfMountains 6 ай бұрын

Amazing work

@mariaalba7647 2 жыл бұрын

Foarte frumos !!!!!!

@Sunshine-lg8su 6 ай бұрын

New subscriber here! I love what you’ve done and I’m beyond impressed ~ I must try this! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

@charlotteramazzotti3018 Жыл бұрын

fantastic !!!!!

@maisiejowett9611 6 ай бұрын

absolutely beautiful ;D

@healthyrootsstrongwings538 6 ай бұрын

This is such inspiring content! I am just visiting a friend who has cut down a willow tree on his property. Must be synchronicity and I have already started selecting some cuttings. I hope they are not too old and still viable. For sure the results might not be as sexy as yours but I'm sure it will be awesome. Thanks for inspiring and making earth a little greenerr

@gabriellehumphreys1179 4 ай бұрын

Can you do a follow up video please. Show me as it blooms and how to maintain. Ty

@NoPeeking 6 ай бұрын

i can imagine a structure as giving some protection from the weather for the homeless except for it not being rain resistant. I can also imagine it as being a haven for spiders stringing webs all across the pathways. As I think about it, I suppose a tarp supported on the inside of the structure could solve the rain problem.

@thaliabudai2013 9 ай бұрын

Amazing! Loved the music as well. I am looking forward to seeing it green out. I would probably use an electric ogre to make the holes.

@markmedia8252 5 ай бұрын

I would love to see this when it's growing

@patriziaberdini151 5 ай бұрын

Che brava😊

@purplecouch4767 5 ай бұрын

Cool

@annanelson6830 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely music.

@HannaVanAelst 2 жыл бұрын

Tx!

@squillsify 5 ай бұрын

Is there any update of how these structures are looking now? Would love to see how they're growing in / being maintained.

@Dorpers89 2 ай бұрын

alot of work went into that i would like to a updated video of it

@hannahlorenz7972 Жыл бұрын

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching. Mara’s music was a pleasure to hear. I’ve been wondering for some time now what an older living structure look like. I have only seen pictures and videos of relatively young plantings. Do you know how well living structures age?

@TheGarrettomahony 4 ай бұрын

Irish accent. 😍

@jasper4811 6 ай бұрын

We'd love an update on this structure!

@karlmccreight8172 5 ай бұрын

❤

@andrewdowniephd Жыл бұрын

Treemendous... we want to build a willow half-dome to place a bench beneath in our small orchard so taking lots of notes.

@bubbalove2261 5 ай бұрын

Can you please do an update video? I would like to see the structure and tunnels in green. How thick do the trunks get on a mature weave?

@Jagdtyger2A 4 ай бұрын

Instead of dry rods woven horizontally, try greeen rods and peal them and the uprights to the inner bark where they cross and cover taht joint with a protective medium to form living grafts right ftom the start

@atm50005 11 ай бұрын

Are roots of concern with such structures? What’re some species with noninvasive roots you could recommend?

@marymcandrew7667 2 жыл бұрын

This was a really nice video and the music was beautiful! We just planted about 25 willows, I hope that is enough to be able to make some kind of structures someday from cuttings. Do you have any videos showing how the some structures look once they've grown out a bit? I great video would be you showing how to maintain a structure in it's different years! I'd learn so much by seeing what it will end up looking like or how it grows, never having made one before. Thank you Hanna!

@HannaVanAelst 2 жыл бұрын

Video's on how to maintain will come as I do maintenance in future...

@marymcandrew7667 2 жыл бұрын

@@HannaVanAelst I can't wait, I think they will be a great help. You don't see much on youtube like that.

@jameskniskern2261 Жыл бұрын

Could you please make a follow up video of these structures after they have grown out?

@HannaVanAelst Жыл бұрын

working on it yes.

@Nathan-wd6bx 6 ай бұрын

@brettbrignac7591 3 ай бұрын

You made a Great video and Artistry. You made a affordable Tree House! 💯💯💗💗 When all rods are living and woven, the rods fuse together. Why can't the rods be cloned/fused technique to propagate all members of the structure?

@jonosapi Ай бұрын

Very interesting! I wonder how it looks now after 2 years?

@ostrygaa52 Жыл бұрын

How do you maintain it? I'm thinking about making a willow living fence but I'm afraid that it will grow too big

@Joe-yo1tm Жыл бұрын

Hi this is absolutely beautiful, I have a question. Will this willow eventually root into the ground and if you left it to grow on, what would it look like? Thanks

@lindarice5783 14 күн бұрын

Hello Hanna, I love your video! I have ordered some willow v. caprea, would it be possible to make an arbor with them?

@johnhavel7685 6 ай бұрын

Imagine if we made actual houses this way that would be pretty awesome. Or at least other structures like bridges and such like they do in Southeast Asia with tree roots and vines all still living

@gospelofchange 6 ай бұрын

I’d love an update!

@jamesbeeman8192 2 ай бұрын

😮😊👍👍👍

@ilse3887 Ай бұрын

i love the way it looks now...but what will it look like when it starts to grow..and can you still walk inside of the tunnel when it does???

@richlijacanacua 6 ай бұрын

Amazing works of purely Natural Resources for making shields and Houses using Willows Sticks! Thank you so much for sharing! My question is: These willows sticks will continue grow and alive even on this structural form? Is it possible that this kind of structure will serve longer times or lifetimes?

@benderbender1233 6 ай бұрын

🖖

@jaymzgaetz2006 5 ай бұрын

Wow...she should teach sasquatch that technique.

@kaecake9575 3 ай бұрын

He does. They are like teepees

@pibblesnbits 6 ай бұрын

The music in this video came straight out of a Hallmark movie.

@mana_station Ай бұрын

This is so awesome! Where can I find the species of willow used in your videos?

@mariakoller7920 Ай бұрын

The music is amazing I wish I could get the name of the compositor. Thank you.

@gregmonks 5 ай бұрын

This works with hedge elm too.

@TheBurghFamily Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing this video. It is really helpful. How many rods do you think you would use a 12 ft dome?

@HannaVanAelst Жыл бұрын

I use 2 rods every 20 cm

@sarahingham8345 5 ай бұрын

I live in Northwest Tennessee, and i believe there is black willow around here native. Can I use that type, or does it need to be basket willow? I want to do a garden fence this way. It is beautiful and eventually would keep our creatures.