This is the book I've been unknowingly looking for. Having recently taken over a (small) willow allotment in poor to moderate condition, I needed to identify the positive and negative features of the site.
This book gives the tools to approach the management of the - in this case- pollards, and to plan the next steps in ensuring the site remains productive and well cared for.
Identification with photographs of the willow species mentioned would have made this a willow 'bible' but even without this I now have the confidence and the information to progress to planting and preparation of the willow that I need. I am very grateful that such a book as this exists. I only wish I had encountered it a little more readily. It seems you have to be 'in the know' before you'll come across it.
A great book, comprehensive and packed with most of the information you'll need to manage willow growing for basketry. It's reasonably priced. Buy it. You won't regret it!

Books arrived quickly and in perfect condition .

I love it! I was so grateful to be able to get this publication for reasonable shipping costs from the UK...and so quickly. Thank you so much!

A short but information packed book. I have read it already and found I was paying attention to every word. If you needed to know anything about the production, history, uses and varieties of willow, then this is the book. It answers those questions that most of the other books on this craft somehow don't. I thoroughly recommend this book and feel having read it that I have a much better understanding of the subject.

I was once lucky enough to be taught by Tim - his books are like him: friendly, funny and hugely informative without being daunting. I now have my own huge veg garden and newly planted orchard / forest garden in West Wales and this book will support me in my endeavours.

I grow willow and make baskets already, but this booklet gave me new insights into the history of basket willow in the UK and aspects of harvesting.

Really looking forward to reading and learning from this book. arrived promptly, well packaged and in new condition

I only found green woodworking this year whilst trying to make use of a hazel tree I have.
I have found a couple of books I like by Ray Tabor and Ben Law but found Ray's work much more rounded over the whole process and background rather than just the actual making.
I'll be honest, I got this book as it particularly mentioned walking sticks and spoons and even though it was only part of one chapter on both items, it was enough for what I wanted.
As this is an encyclopedia of the subject though, it is very thorough and it is the best book I have picked up on the subject. I'm definitely going to dip in and out of this but also read it throughout when I get a chance.
A MUST for any green woodworker enthusiast.

Well pleased with my purchase which arrived promptly.

This book is not only full of Tim’s deep knowledge and practical experience but is told with his quirky humour that just makes you chuckle and want to get out there growing, despite the relentless rain and slugs.

I’d just come across Miyawaki forests and got this book as an explainer. Great explanation of what they are and how examples in the real world. Would recommend.

I have not yet tried growing any of the plants in the book but I have been reading it with interest. It covers some plants I knew about and many that are new to me and will inform my cooking as well as my growing!

I'm doing a seed saving course and this is the recommended book. You hear people all over the place mention it. While it's not seed harvest time yet for this season, I have read the book with interest and feel better informed. It helps you plan what to plant and how many plants to grow and how to plan for harvesting and saving the seed. It's obvious Sue Stickland has many years' experience and she writes in a clear, informative and interesting way.

Received the book quickly. I thought it was mainly to do with growing microgreens but it isn't. I've looked through it but haven't tried growing anything yet.

This is a great book which all teachers should read. The ethics of Earth care, People care and Fair share are delivered in a wonderful way in this book