


This was the first time the Mole had sat in a boat, and he was thrilled. They regarded each other for a minute before making introductions, and the Rat invited the Mole to his home.Īs the Rat lived on the opposite bank to where the Mole was sitting, the Rat came over on his little blue and white boat to fetch him. As he sat by the water and enjoyed the warm sun, balmy breeze, and fresh grass, he saw the home of the Water Rat. He decided to heed the call of spring and headed above ground level to enjoy the warm weather. He had been at it for a while and grew exhausted with the process. The book opens in the home of the Mole, who was spring cleaning. ***** Everything below is a SPOILER ***** What happened in The Wind in the Willows? Visit her blog to read her reviews, and check the end of the review for a link to her Instagram.Īdd The Wind in the Willows on Goodreads. Sarina enjoys bringing forth a different perspective and encouraging a different way of thinking through her writing. Special thanks to Sarina Byron, a BSR contributor who wrote this great recap! Sarina is a British Author and Contributing Writer living in California. If you are wondering what happened in The Wind in the Willows, then you are in the right place!
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The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).Read a full summary of The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame right here! This page is full of spoilers, so beware. It can be grown as a large tree or pruned into a multi-stemmed version. The twisted stems are wonderfully sculptural in winter, contrasting well with the smooth bark, and are great for creating floral art. Salix babylonica ‘Tortuosa’ - with its contorted branches and curly foliage, the corkscrew willow is a great feature plant all year round.A great feature in winter, the silvery foliage that follows is also very attractive. Salix gracilistyla ‘Mount Aso’ – a new variety, this has attractive pale pink catkins in late winter and early spring.A good choice for smaller gardens, it's been given the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit. The flamboyant foliage is a variegated mix of pink tips and green and white. Salix integra 'Hakuro-Nishiki' – also known as the flamingo tree, this is a very ornamental, dwarf variety, usually grown as a standard patio tree in a pot.It's a good choice as a hedge or windbreak when planted in larger areas. Salix alba ‘White Willow’ – this classic riverbank willow has wonderfully textured bark and silvery green leaves with typical spring catkins.

The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM). Easy to grow, it needs pruning to encourage the new growth and is best planted in groups in larger borders. vitellina ‘Britzensis’ – usually grown for the colourful bark of new stems which are a great asset for the garden in winter. However, it’s a little tender, so if not in a sheltered spot, it’s worth growing in a pot that can be moved indoors in autumn. Pruning it back hard encourages new growth of attractive, large leaves. It can be kept pruned as a shrub or left to grow into a small tree. It’s slow growing, with an upright habit which makes it a good choice for a smaller, sheltered garden.
