The Pollinator Garden Fence at IslandWood, by Melinda West As a plant fiber artist inspired by nature, learning the life stories of important native Pacific Northwest pollinators has been one of the most delightful aspects of making this fence, and is one example of how art and science are interwoven. This fence defines a border for ‘a garden … [Read more...]
IslandWood Pollinator Fence
After reinforcing all the connections on the fence framework on one of the rainiest days in December, I've decided to be a fair weather weaver in 2015. So this is a great day to make progress, weaving in the Black bamboo and Western red cedar limbs at the bottom edge of the fence. Weaving begins with cedar splints that my husband, and son … [Read more...]