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://amzn.to/4c8v4Yh 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 Really want to support me?: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mysliceoflife check out the blog: https://myslicemyblog.co.uk YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@myslicechannel Video version of podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@mysliceoflifepod Get in touch: myslicecontact@gmail.com A big thank you to Budget Seeds for supporting this channel! Get your seeds here: https://budgetseeds.co.uk and use my code: SONEIL10 to get 10% off. Wanna start a podcast? Click the link and get one month free with Podbean with either your new individual or business podcast! Individual podcast: https://www.podbean.com/mysliceoflife Business podcast: https://www.podbean.com/pro/mysliceoflife Wanna advertise through Podbean? Use my code and get $100 free advertising! https://sponsorship.podbean.com/mysliceoflife (Full disclosure: I will get small commission from affiliate codes so thank you for supporting the show!) Intro music: Exciting news by Diamond_tunes - used with thanks