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February 2026 Plant of the Month – The Willow

February 1, 2026 By Bruce Crawford

The willow february plant of the monthWillows for Winter
It’s February! Although the garden is still emersed in winters grasp, February brings growing signs that spring is not far away. Evergreens are certainly one stalwart sign of life, yet there are a number of plants with colorful stems or unfurling flower buds that show the garden is still very much alive despite the temperatures. One plant whose buds are showing signs of life is the Willow, botanically known as Salix…

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Bruce Crawford

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