Three or four years ago, I planted a little corkscrew willow on a little island in the east pond. Which isn't news; I've written about it before. The little tree liked its little island-home, flourished and grew quickly - as corkscrew willows (Salix matsudana 'Tortuosa') are prone to do anyway. And it formed a nice … Continue reading I Capsize The Island
Salix matsudana “Torulosa”
Islands
On the west pond is an island. It is perhaps ten paces across, with a weeping willow and several alders. For most of the year, I leave it be; ... a refuge for moorhen, mallard and, very rarely, kingfisher. But, back in July, I pulled on my (leaky-cold-trickle-down-the-back-of-left-leg) waders and ventured out with the strimmer. … Continue reading Islands
The Anxious Gardener 