Pussy willows put on a great display during recent weeks and while for some they were a joy to see, for others who suffer from hay fever triggered by tree pollen they brought discomfort. Willows in ...

I’ve always considered myself a “dog person,” but at the onset of spring each year, my thoughts turn to fuzzy felines as pussy willows begin to bloom. One of my favorite vernal traditions involves ...

In early spring, bits of fluff appear along the branches of some willow shrubs, silvery gray and as soft to the touch as a kitten’s paw. They may seem furry, but these are actually the flower buds of ...

Easter cake with colorful eggs,kitchen towel and pussy willow.Traditional orthodox food isolated on white background with candle,spring elements.Vector flat illustration.Happy easter holiday design ...

I hadn’t planted anything in my garden or home landscape for at least two weeks, so naturally, I had to visit my favorite garden center in search of something to plant in mid-October. While I came ...

Every year when spring comes along, I am met with wonderful memories of the past. One of those memories is when I was in college and getting that March phone call from a friend of mine who was in her ...

Answer: Not only can we grow pussy willows (Salix discolor) in Minnesota, they are native to our state. In fact, there are over 20 species of willows in Minnesota. This multi-stemmed shrub, or ...

Pussy Willows are bloomed out on the flatlands and have yet to bud on the mountainside. This is part of the dichotomy of Pussy Willows. They sort of symbolize the duplicity of the seasons. Hard and ...