In July, the willows from 2025 & 2024 are showing good growth and adding to the necessary diversity to strengthen a bank. At least one cottonwood cutting has budded.On both sides, I have put red/pink flags to alert anglers and watch where you step. The willows planted on the meander above the Little Sandy also show good survival and growth. This is really encouraging given the past cattle damage in this area and sensitive vertical banks. A few Peach Leaf willows have been found as well due to seed migration downstream from the Stout property. Peach Leaf is a native plant and tends to grow tall. A few pics of willows…
