In this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast we are looking at a tree which is as beautiful as it is mysterious - the willow. From protection to grief, from healing to misfortune - the willow has it all. So join me as we take a deep dive into the folklore and more of this amazing tree.
Resources for this episode:
https://www.icysedgwick.com/willow-folklore/
Ruth Binney book 'Plant Lore and Legend': https://amzn.to/4i7uxYD
Margaret Baker book ‘Discovering The Folklore of Plants’:
https://ireland-calling.com/celtic-mythology-willow-tree/
https://www.gardenguides.com/125398-superstitions-weeping-willow-trees/
https://youtu.be/7LkiaN2yHFk?si=ZFDt4xQSkUDwzsb7
https://www.ehow.com/list_7574131_superstitions-weeping-willow-trees.html
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