11 March 2011

Pussy Willows

Another sign of spring ... pussy willows!  Tucked into a container with a bit of water, they'll soon start to grow roots.  They can then be planted in a pot with earth and later transferred to the garden.

My garden isn't large enough to accommodate them ... they'll grow as tall as 20 feet!  Instead I enjoy them indoors as long as I can.  You can also put them in a dry container and let them dry out on their own.  They'll keep for several months this way.

Once the soft furry catkins begin to drop off, leaves will begin to develop.  Hopefully by that time, there will be signs of spring outside.

14 comments:

  1. Vee11 March 2011 at 15:37

    Oh faithful indicator of spring...the pussy willow! Must have John search the ditches near "the Ponderosa" that I might have some, too.

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  2. Rebecca Lewis11 March 2011 at 16:03

    I remember going with my grandmother on long walks in search of pussy willows ~ spring time joy!

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  3. Life love, clutter and other beautiful things.11 March 2011 at 18:10

    so beautiful!!!! xox

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  4. Caroline12 March 2011 at 00:06

    Oh my Lynda...these photos take my breath away. Welcome Spring!

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  5. Marisa12 March 2011 at 01:41

    oh i just adore this!!:)

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  6. elvira pajarola12 March 2011 at 13:19

    Soo very delicate and beautiful and soooooo furry; GORGEOUSLY photographed, Lynda11
    ...They remind me of my childhood...we had a big tree in the garden..!!!
    Have a great sunny weekend!!

    ciao ciao elvira

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  7. Sherry12 March 2011 at 14:14

    A true visit of spring's beauty! When we were children my sister and I would call these "pulley whistles"!! xo

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  8. SKCPhotos12 March 2011 at 15:05

    Gorgeous.

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  9. Cathy Bueti12 March 2011 at 16:30

    Amazing photos!! Love your photography and your blog! :)

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  10. Tracy13 March 2011 at 08:34

    Oh, I want to reach out and touch that kitten-softness... This post gives me such HOPE--that spring may be around the corner yet. ;o) Happy Weekend, Lynda ((HUGS))

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  11. Georgianna14 March 2011 at 01:25

    Just the perfect harbingers of spring! Lovely images, Lynda. sigh. Reminding me to go get pussy willows myself. We are having incessant rain – everything is drenched! xo – g

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  12. Unknown15 March 2011 at 11:32

    Lynda,

    Your photography continues to be even more stunning with each new day. I love pussy willows, and your photography really shows them off in these beautiful vignettes.

    I just entered those treasury giveaways. What a brilliant idea.

    Karen

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  13. Country Girl16 March 2011 at 17:52

    Your photography is incredibly beautiful, Lynda. I found you through Mary at In a Soft Light. Wow!

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  14. Jaime24 March 2011 at 19:58

    I just love your images Lynda. So so gorgeous.
    I was just asking a friend last weekend where I might find some pussy willows...I never did find any, so I am so happy to catch them here in your beautiful space.

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