Winter willow work, grading, building, planting and weaving living willow.

Our year starts with harvesting willow. from then on it is all down to grading willow, sorting by size. This year I also got to do make some interesting living willow projects and I show you how I took care of our living willow fence. And I plant some willow for pollarding.
Music:
Epidemic Sound: Stranded by You - Valter Nowak
Raga Dance of music - Aakash Gandhi
No3 Morning Folk Song - Esther Abrami
Labyrinth
Epidemic Sound: Faster Car - Loving Caliber
More info on how to grade willow: • Grading willow and upd...
My video on how to make living willow structures:
• Living willow structur...
• How to make a living w...
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[@jdkemsley7628]

I'd love to see that arch after even just 1 year! Progress shots of longer term projects are so rare in willow KZbin videos that even an unsuccessful project would be of great value to see

[@samanthamariah7625]

Would love to see an update on how the structures look a year later!

[@Iriskavredina]

Я вам могу сказать что из трёх веточек заплетеных в косичку. У меня теперь высокое дерево. Плакучая ива. За 10 лет или чуть более выросло. Самый сильный рост пошёл после 5,6 года

[@kt11540]

I've never seen anything like this in my life this is amazing..... This looks like a set of a movie or something...

[@HannaVanAelst]

🤣

[@michaelwoogerd7802]

Captivating!

[@kateflanagan9355]

The willow play tunnel is especially cool

[@kajalsingh9554]

I want to be a kid again just to be able to play in those structures. Beautiful music, btw. I learned a new word today: pollarding. Thank you for the video.

[@cherylrichards7052]

Amazing work! The way you work with willow and your choice of music makes me feel at peace. Thank you for sharing your talent🙌

[@HannaVanAelst]

Tx Cheryl ❤

[@M0R0ZK0]

A person with inner beauty is capable of creating beauty for others. Thank you for the aesthetic pleasure that I received from your painstaking work. Sincerely from Russia😊

[@matthewporter1376]

In a world struggling to call technology sustainable this is refreshing that you're still building 100% sustainable

[@YamiKisara]

Don't be ridiculous, fencing is the least problem of sustainibility and all the other structures are useless in a public urban setting - even the playground, which is a potential safety hazard if a homeless person, drug adict or pervert crawls in.

[@matthewporter1376]

@YamiKisara I can relate, my sons school had a couple of drug addicted people break in during school hours, talk about breach of trust.

[@NN-zg5bz]

Your videos are a treasure. Not only for the enjoyment and usefulness for us viewers, but seeing how traditional crafts are commony forgotten your video collection is precious and of immense cultural importance. (Not to say "no one is doing crafts"! A lot of people, including us young ones, are crafting away happily, and also documenting and teaching each other online - but often with new materials and techniques, and it's important to document the nuances and details of all crafts! Like, how to plan and tend willow beds)

[@NadesikoRose]

Plus it’s all stuff found in nature, you don’t have to go buy everything at the stores except for the few items every gardener needs….

[@allisoncriswell5001]

I’ve only watched two of your videos and I can’t wait to watch more! They’re full of beautiful hard work and lovely sounds of you working mixed with nice music. Thank you! I hope you keep creating

[@ethanreynolds3522]

I so enjoy watching your very informative willow tutorials. I am somewhat new to willow planting and will receive my willow stems in the spring to plant out in my area of Tolland, Connecticut, USA. Thank you, Hanna, for all your help and hints. The information on willow type as relates to color, grading and size is appreciated! Will tune in for basket weaving tutorials as well. I also plan to use my willow harvest for wreath making. Sending love from the U.S. Thanks again! ❤

[@LostandFoundTravel]

Did not expect to wake up and fall in love with willow weaving.

[@nicholaslittle2312]

It's a pity Willow are considered to be a dreadful weed in Sydney. They do a very good job of holding creek banks together. Thanks for the video. The work is so beautiful. I would find that weaving very relaxing.

[@homemaker345]

I'm so glad your channel popped up this morning. Your work is so beautiful. So comforting to watch you work and make your beautiful artwork from nature. Takes us away from all the terrible things going on in our world for awhile. Thank you. I'm subscribing for sure. Darlene from Tennessee USA ❤😊

[@svemirusvemuisvimazdravum210]

Ohhh, das gefällt mir sehr ❤Herzdank für die Erinnerung und Inspirationen 💞🌄💫💚💫💙

[@tanarehbein7768]

I would love to see how you maintain one of your fences or arches after a few years of getting established and growing like crazy as willow does.

[@geofflowton4165]

you work very hard hanna i bet you sleep well looks like you work long hours good luck with your work great skills

[@RubenGonzalez-zk1sk]

this is refreshing, people like you give me hope

[@susanapradenas3602]

Hola, me encantó tu vídeo, lo encontré recién. Un abrazo fraterno desde Talcahuano, Chile 🇨🇱 😊

[@carolewarner101]

Your work and your videos are so uplifting Hanna. I just LOVE the children's play structure...Heck, I wanna play in that myself! Will be so neat to see when it fills in with it's windows, little rooms, tunnels and open area. Magical!

[@tinadonnelly8396]

You're some woman Hanna. Brilliant to see your play structures coming together, they look fabulous, look forward to seeing how they grow in. Thanks so much for sharing, so inspiring.

[@Stephen_Strange]

It's an art alright ! Needs to be taught for craft in schools.

[@anniathome]

Beautiful! Thank you! I just ordered lots of willow cuttings back in October, waiting for them to arrive. I had only a vague idea of what to do with them, but your video has given me lots of ideas! I’m glad to see I’m not the only one who likes to garden in a dress as well.

[@jenkemjones68]

What kind of willow species please.?I have to get started right away!

[@Cosmicblueavian1]

That was so tranquil thank you for sharing such peaceful beauty

[@sarahdean1954]

I want to be as cool as that. Thanks for sharing.

[@HannaVanAelst]

😀

[@hnelson5609]

Love the smell of rained on willow! Beautiful, soothing video.

[@dawnbaker9274]

Well...62yo and still learning something new. Thank you.

[@nanabninnab9732]

Oh Hanna your willow work is so beautiful, I’m so glad KZbin shared this video. I have always admired willow and it’s potential for many use! Thank you for sharing your amazing skills. Agape’ NanaB

[@MogiMann]

Beautiful Archway!! I was thinking of doing a living willow dome, with a similar technique! (But I may cover mine with soil to make it root and become solid and winterproof!) But first I have to grow the rods. All the best from the west coast of Canada!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Interesting! Keep us posted! Xx

[@bettykemp2640]

The music you play is so relaxing. I envy the tunnel.

[@martas-flechtwerk]

finaly I made it!!!😊 Thank you for Inspiration Hanna. I have shared your Video in my Video as original idea. Best regards! Marta

[@PamelaClare]

Amazing. I wish we could do that in our garden, but I live in a very harsh climate with extreme temps and very little water. Beautiful!

[@evagassova1104]

Nádherná, umelecká rúčná práca! Ďakujem z celého srdca za inšpiráciu. Krásna hudba pri pozeraní Vašej tvorby… Prajem Vám veľa šťastia.

[@planetbob4709]

Things like this can restore land and recover ecologic functions the world over. Now if we can get some of the eco nutjobs to do stuff like this instead of causing mayhem in cities would be a great start. I would love to know more about your knowledge of pollarding and what other tree types are good for it.

[@user-xf7yj9by7p]

Dear Hanna, thank you for your videos, I am inspired and learning from you. Now I am also planting my willow to create the same beautiful and reliable baskets. (Sorry if I wrote it wrong. Translated through Google translator).

[@HannaVanAelst]

Delighted to hear!

[@aylakhalidah]

That's some groovy music!

[@gavsgavs4613]

Прямо эльфийские постройки❤❤❤

[@Pichka.ua.22]

Які прекрасні речі Ви створюєте! Як у Вас гарно! 👍👍👍

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

Super dry where I live 😢 I wish I could grow willow. What you do is gorgeous!

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I just love your beautiful living willow structures! I would have loved to play in that as a child🐝🤗❤️

[@phornthip1991]

Great work. Until 60 years ago ppl made willow baskets. Unfortunataly this old Tradition is gone today. Greating from the Rhine River in southwest Germany.

[@nancyrudolph9864]

Soooo much fun to watch! I love the structures that you have built...woven. 🥰

[@user-eh4bo8qv6i]

Здорово Я тоже обязательно сделаю такую изгородь Только купила участок земли

[@ABBABEER]

Small effort results in a functional thing of beauty. I admire your work,l.Thanks for sharing. You inspired me to start. I am on year one.the beginning.You do fabulous work.

[@alenatarabykina6583]

❤ это очень красиво и мне нравится, что и практично тоже. Идея с тонелем, площадкой и беседкой просто великолепная!!! Надеюсь, их будут много лет поддерживать стрижками и вы покажете эти объекты через несколько лет.

[@dewaynearave7402]

Pure art and amazing craft. Thank you so much for sharing and narrating so well.

[@robertamurphy1124]

Thank you. Watching you brings so many memories of Lenore..my baby sister.

[@helgardhossain9038]

Dear Hanna, I don't know if you are aware of this, but you are a GODGIFTED person ... 🎉 I never saw such beautiful, loving, thoroughly craftsmanship - I had the notion what could be possible, but you implement it !

[@riverunner9978]

I’ve planted willows on my property. Awaiting the stems. ❤️

[@barbarakelly4429]

My supervisor sent me this. Loving it & so inspired!!!

[@jenniewilliams1668]

Haha! I definitely want to know how the play area turned out! Warmest regards Jennie

[@straightmom9774]

I have seen this..... in another life!!!! It actually brought me to tears finding this video. How cool. Memories. Thank you Darling ❤💪👑

[@laurenlovein562]

You have an amazing gift from God! Beautiful, just absolutely breathtaking! 🙏🏼

[@Claudia80TK]

I love that dramatic arch! Now, I have to get some willow :)

[@user-bm7hu1jm3b]

дуже гарно. Дякую.

[@mattiasvds]

Thank you for preserving this tradition.🙏🏻🫶

[@gabestrobehn4698]

So whimsical!!

[@phreakadelik21]

I'm so excited to see how these turn out! Very beautiful

[@glenissansom7990]

Beautiful painstaking work.

[@toddc2788]

I love these videos! Thank you for sharing

[@lovedoingcraft2266]

Hi.Hanna..love looking at all you do..You are a very strong lady. Long may you have the health and strength to continue doing all your beautiful work..Cheers..👍👏👏👏👏

[@user-wl9wo7jq2d]

You are a Nature Druid and an Nature Artist ! 🪶 🐍 🌎 ❤

[@littlehills739]

thank you for showing the re growth of the fence weaving answered my Q right away

[@thewatcher2253]

I'm inspired to do this. Thank you.

[@anonymoussource3664]

Endlessly Brilliant!!

[@AlexLawngtv]

I Hope things are growing well!

[@richlijacanacua]

Amazing! A simple stalks can make an awesome things! Thank you for sharing!

[@TheresaLawrence-wx4mq]

Thank you for making these films , I so love this !!❤

[@timkirkpatrick9155]

Thank you so much! That was delightful and soothing!

[@OfftoShambala]

How did it take me so long to find this awesomeness?

[@marksavage4018]

Just discovered this beautiful person and her amazing field work! The willow arches and play areas are so artistic, warmly inviting, well laid out on the land, and just plain fun! Absolutely love it and feel inspired by the beauty! ❤Subscribed immediately upon watching and will catch up with your playlist! ❤ Thank you! 🤗🎁

[@KimberleeMelissa]

That arch, fencing, and play structures!

[@littlebrookreader949]

What lovely artistry! Just beautiful! Deeply to be admired! ❤️ Love to you from Mississippi.

[@danahanline7492]

That’s an amazing useful talent. Thanks for sharing.

[@rositanatural1336]

Increíble vaya trabajoooooooooo😳😳😳😳😳👍👍👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@joianne7511]

Wow, this is so amazing. It’s like I’m in a fairy Garden. Such Beautiful work I love trying new things. This is so amazing. 😍❤

[@fosterkennel649]

Just wonderful young lady. Blessings to you and yours coming at you from the hills of southern oregon

[@Thenanafarmher]

You are an inspiration😊

[@c.t.murray3632]

I love your dedication to weaving these willows. It is artwork. And your patience completing, what I consider little buildings, is great. You have a lot of talent.

[@rrbey3635]

Keep it up beautiful. 13 love

[@fridafransson7421]

Wow! super beautiful!:D

[@user-hk5mo3vd1q]

Я готова ваши ролики смотреть вечно! Учеников берете из других стран? Беларусь Гродно Елена

[@Butterflymessages]

Thank you for sharing. This is amazing.

[@mikehunte398]

Truly brilliant and lovely. Simple as.

[@lieslcole]

They're gorgeous!! Would love to see an update of the structures ❤

[@AutoNomades]

Wow very inspiring, thank you !!

[@grendel_nz]

Music fitting in well now into the spaces. Great work 👍🏻 :)

[@moniwoo]

Please update on your master pieces. So many ideas ❤❤

[@user1237205]

thank you for sharing your work. I'm inspired. Your video is soothing. perfect for rainy days.

[@nikamz6077]

Woah, great work! I love it.

[@sharongrace3626]

Congrats, Hanna. YT is recommending your channel! I've only ever seen the dried willow structures, so I'm looking forward to seeing your living structures as they grow. Happy New Year!

[@heidistanton4583]

Love this!!!❤

[@annettenepple449]

Wow ! I love your work ❤

[@jayneward6649]

Absolutely beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@marietjejansen]

Very beautiful!

[@Seasoncromwell]

Your videos are inspiring me and bringing peacefulness. Thank you. Btw - i think you're incredible. What an artist. What a wonderland your kids have. Great work!

[@HannaVanAelst]

Oh thank you, I appreciate your kind words. Xx

[@DeniseLamontagne-uz8yf]

Bravo !

[@user-js1cf6ct7c]

Какая вы молодец, побольше снимайте видео!!!!

[@adriannehnizdil7780]

Hi! Is there any videos I may see with the willows with the greenery grown in perhaps?? It's so beautiful you are an inspiration! Thanks! 💕

[@RobertSmith-rr4zt]

Sensational !

[@NadesikoRose]

This is so cool and very interesting…. I have always been interested in weaving natural products, but never really learned how…