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Willow by the Water

The Willow Tree is re-growing from a large stump on the water's edge. I keep pruning the lowest shoots to create a canopy underneath, where I've planted hostas and rhododendrons.

 Willow tree and gardens.
Watery Willow - Upstream, 2006

Of course in winter the branches are completely bare, and the garden underneath becomes light and airy. My rhododendrons are busy growing and filling up this garden space.

 I have to decide how to keep the near edge of the race weeded.
Watery Willow - 2004

And all the while the water race burbles past, the water sparking as it runs over the stony bottom. This is nature's foot spa - the Head Gardener stands in the water when weeding the garden edges. Nice in summer, alarmingly fresh in winter!

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